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Michael Georges · 08-17-2002, 08:57 PM

Michael,

I agree, there are inherent flaws in photos - things like hard edges, areas of focus, colors, distortion, loss of details in shadows, etc. It is important to be able to look at your photos and recognize the flaws and work them out.

08-17-2002, 08:57 PM	#3
Michael Georges PAINTING PORTRAITS FROM LIFE MODERATOR FT Professional Joined: Nov 2001 Location: Loveland, CO Posts: 846	Michael, I agree, there are inherent flaws in photos - things like hard edges, areas of focus, colors, distortion, loss of details in shadows, etc. It is important to be able to look at your photos and recognize the flaws and work them out. __________________ Michael Georges www.fineportraitsinoil.com Michael's Life Drawing & Painting Blog Regular and consistent work from life will improve your portraits. Drawing skills are the foundation of all an artist does.