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Debra Jones · 03-31-2003, 05:22 PM

I am reluctant to post the photo because I have not actually reimbursed her for her time. We have a courtesy to tip the model if we photograph a pose, but these were some snapshots among friends for a little article I was doing about a session of marathon figure studies.

So far 90% of my commissions have been from photos. They are a necessary evil for me for landscape too, because I faint out here in the summer.

The main drawback for me from photos is interpreting the colors. Looking at a pink cheek on paper is not the same as a pink cheek in the studio. Must say although this is a bit "white" with not very rich lights, the shadowy tones are a lot more colorful than I thought they were coming with people breathing down my neck. I don't think the composition is its strength, but it was all done, start to finish during the two hour bidding and pitching of the auction. 14" x 11". It would look nice cropped into a 12" x 9"!

Here is the photo and I think the neck will be self-explanatory.

03-31-2003, 05:22 PM	#5
Debra Jones Juried Member Featured in Pastel Journal Joined: Jan 2002 Location: Arizona Posts: 457	Ok, here she is. I am reluctant to post the photo because I have not actually reimbursed her for her time. We have a courtesy to tip the model if we photograph a pose, but these were some snapshots among friends for a little article I was doing about a session of marathon figure studies. So far 90% of my commissions have been from photos. They are a necessary evil for me for landscape too, because I faint out here in the summer. The main drawback for me from photos is interpreting the colors. Looking at a pink cheek on paper is not the same as a pink cheek in the studio. Must say although this is a bit "white" with not very rich lights, the shadowy tones are a lot more colorful than I thought they were coming with people breathing down my neck. I don't think the composition is its strength, but it was all done, start to finish during the two hour bidding and pitching of the auction. 14" x 11". It would look nice cropped into a 12" x 9"! Here is the photo and I think the neck will be self-explanatory. Attached Images __________________ http://dog-a-dayartblog.blogspot.com/ Because some people have four legs.