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Jean Kelly · 02-21-2003, 11:14 PM

Thanks for your response, and yes with three figures I thought a simpler background would make my job easier. The x on Chris's shirt isn't painted in yet, I plan to make it very faint, I don't like that strong image either. With Dad's expression in kinda says "do not cross". I don't want that image.

I'll post the reference photos later tonight or tomorrow. They were all taken on the same day and in the same spot. Since all three were uncooperative together, but had some great expressions individually, I made a collage of the photos and rearranged them into this grouping. I was also in the same space every time so lighting is no problem. Nick made faces, Dad didn't want to even slightly smile. Gypsy was the best model of the bunch. I talked to her, she tilted her head and smiled at the camera.

Jean

02-21-2003, 11:14 PM	#4
Jean Kelly Associate Member Joined: Sep 2002 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 1,567	Hi Michelle! Thanks for your response, and yes with three figures I thought a simpler background would make my job easier. The x on Chris's shirt isn't painted in yet, I plan to make it very faint, I don't like that strong image either. With Dad's expression in kinda says "do not cross". I don't want that image. I'll post the reference photos later tonight or tomorrow. They were all taken on the same day and in the same spot. Since all three were uncooperative together, but had some great expressions individually, I made a collage of the photos and rearranged them into this grouping. I was also in the same space every time so lighting is no problem. Nick made faces, Dad didn't want to even slightly smile. Gypsy was the best model of the bunch. I talked to her, she tilted her head and smiled at the camera. Jean