OK, I know that all over this site there are entries filled with how awesome this site is for the growing portrait artist.... even so, I'd like to add my HOORAY! I just haven't had these kind of critique opportunitties in my entire career as an illustrator/potrait artist. I majored in Marketing/Design in college and didn't take one single painting class - in fact, I have NEVER had a painting class, or any formal training in portraiture, oils, photography, etc. I have suffered from a serious case of deluded confidence these years past, not having anyone around me to tell me where I could improve and
how to become better. It's almost a joke to me how many paintings I have sold and how successful I've been, riding on the coat tails of my God given talent. I'm feeling this really intense urge to jump in the air. I think the potential that I know is inside me is rising ever closer to the surface.
Back to the topic at hand, I have been convinced to go for a third photo shoot with this family. I was certain that out of 300+ photos, I'd have something to post here as a possible alternate solution, but I can't find one that is just perfect. It feels so good to know that I am not going to start this painting until I am confident that it will be successful.
My client really wants a casual and fun portrait of her kids. My attempt to catch them looking natural and sweet, in perfect lighting and with no funky poses or goofy looks on any of their faces is proving to be a huge challenge! Before I go back for that third shoot, I'd like to go ahead and post
my choice for their portrait. This one still breaks some of the rules, but I am curious to see how you feel it compares.
To the 6 of you who have taken time out of your day to help me out - -
I'll take you out to dinner next time you are in Wyoming
