Thanks for checking out my painting! I was working with a photograph, indeed! Unfortunately, this photo was taken years and years ago, so the subject matter couldn't pose for it while in the making.
I really like painting from old photos, and you are right, my darks are too dark and vice versa with the lights. After staring at it for days and days, I become desensitized by it and lose my focus. I do need to use my "what I know" part of the brain when working on these paintings...true. Ah, there is much to learn, and hopefully with comments such as yours, I will grow as an artist and flourish! I will work on the problem areas a bit more...Thank you again for taking time to look!
