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Marvin Mattelson · 03-24-2009, 09:52 AM

I would just continue the Hue and Value behind your son's head. I don't think adding a random color is a good idea because it will effect the unity of the light. During the workshop did I ever mention the teenie-weenie possibility of considering the color of the background BEFORE you take your reference? Something to consider next time?

Looks like it will be an awesome painting!

03-24-2009, 09:52 AM	#3
Marvin Mattelson SOG Member FT Professional '04 Merit Award PSA '04 Best Portfolio PSA '03 Honors Artists Magazine '01 Second Prize ASOPA Perm. Collection- Ntl. Portrait Gallery Perm. Collection- Met Leads Workshops Joined: May 2002 Location: Great Neck, NY Posts: 1,093	I would just continue the Hue and Value behind your son's head. I don't think adding a random color is a good idea because it will effect the unity of the light. During the workshop did I ever mention the teenie-weenie possibility of considering the color of the background BEFORE you take your reference? Something to consider next time? Looks like it will be an awesome painting! __________________ Marvin Mattelson http://www.fineartportrait.com [email protected]