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Brian McDaniel · 11-08-2001, 01:36 AM

This is a portrait I did for a photographer I know of her daughter, a very gifted harpist. We did a full photo shoot together one evening. I wanted to use Rembrandt lighting techniques and she wanted to do some of that as well. Sort of a learning experience for both of us.

What do you think of the overall composition? I was a bit worried about having all that detail in the harp pulling away from the subject. I toned it down quite a bit to try to ensure that didnt happen.

The painting is 30x40, oil on canvas. I will post a detail shot of her face below.

11-08-2001, 01:36 AM	#1
Brian McDaniel Associate Member Joined: Aug 2001 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 33	Portrait of harpist This is a portrait I did for a photographer I know of her daughter, a very gifted harpist. We did a full photo shoot together one evening. I wanted to use Rembrandt lighting techniques and she wanted to do some of that as well. Sort of a learning experience for both of us. What do you think of the overall composition? I was a bit worried about having all that detail in the harp pulling away from the subject. I toned it down quite a bit to try to ensure that didnt happen. The painting is 30x40, oil on canvas. I will post a detail shot of her face below. Attached Images Last edited by Cynthia Daniel; 11-08-2001 at 01:46 AM.