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Old 12-02-2004, 11:56 AM   #1
Richard Barnett Richard Barnett is offline
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My friend Franko




This is my friend Franko, he is also a painter.
He ask me to paint his portrait for his mother back in Spain.
I'm posting this painting in hopes of geting a critique.
Please give the good and bad . Thanks to all.

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Old 12-07-2004, 10:16 AM   #2
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This is a very interesting dramatic piece!

I'd like to see some softer edges in his face. It looks a bit too smooth - like the skin is more shiny and like plastic.

I am sure his mother will be thrilled!
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Old 12-09-2004, 07:35 PM   #3
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Thanks

Thank you kim so much for say that you think it looks a little plastic.
Because I always thought it did also . So now i know.

Thanks SO MUCH,
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