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Henry Wienhold · 08-15-2002, 10:50 AM

Hello, everyone.

I painted this oil portrait using a photograph as reference. I was trying something new with composition and I thought the lady's head resting on her hand might be interesting, but I have always felt unsettled with the results. Does the arm distract from the subject's face, or does it look natural? Maybe I should have painted the lady's hand exposed rather than covered with her hair. What do you think?

Henry

08-15-2002, 10:50 AM	#1
Henry Wienhold Juried Member FT Professional Joined: Oct 2001 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 82	Advice needed Hello, everyone. I painted this oil portrait using a photograph as reference. I was trying something new with composition and I thought the lady's head resting on her hand might be interesting, but I have always felt unsettled with the results. Does the arm distract from the subject's face, or does it look natural? Maybe I should have painted the lady's hand exposed rather than covered with her hair. What do you think? Henry Attached Images __________________ www.wienholdportraits-fineart.com