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Originally Posted by Mike McCarty
If I could offer my spare change ...
Regarding the size of the painting - I would paint the cropped version large, giving her generous room on all sides. More room than your cropped version indicates.
If you will calculate her head to be life size, say something in the 7" range, then let the rest of her body be driven by that head calculation. After doing that, give her plenty of room on all four sides and then you'll have it. Don't worry about the standard canvas sizes, in my opinion I think this may calculate to be something un-standard.
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Mike,
Thanks for your suggestions about sizing. This photo has only been released to me to use as a reference from the photographer, not to sell. I know, I know....it's all I've got at this point, lol...Therefore, It very well may be hanging in my house for the rest of my life....That being said, and also knowing that I have standard ceilings in this house...this painting will not be done life size,
My house has to be able to accomodate it, somehow!
I've chosen 24" x 30"....small, I know, but the largest I've done so far...remember, I'm relatively a beginner..in fact, this will be my 2nd oil painting of a human being! My first one, Rebecca, turned out pretty nice, so I'm gearing up for this attempt to see if I can come up with something nice.
I've started this today, in fact, and am heading to the WIP oil thread to post today's progress...keep an eye on me...it looks like you are a pretty seasoned artist and I love eyes on my work. It truly helps refine my pieces, especially at this early stage of my career...I'm like a living sponge! I soak up anything and everything I set my eyes on to help to progress and develop this gift of art that I have been given. When you get time, skip over and check out what I've done with this photo.
Thanks again!