Finished 'Keri'

[Jimmie Arroyo]

This is the finished result from the works in progress forum. The final size is 20x27. I thought long about how to handle the sweater because I did'nt want to do all the details in it and take away from the rest of it. But I also did'nt want to make it plain and ignore the texture. What I did with it was shade in the whole area, erase some lighter areas, add some darks and do it over again until I was comfortable with it. Thanks for looking.

[Jean Kelly]

Hi Jimmie,

I love the pose and how you've handled the shirt and the hands peeking out of the sweater. This is a very sensual portrait. How did you like working big?

Jean

[Mike Dodson]

Jimmie,

Another great drawing! I think you were successful in maintaining the focal point around the head by simply keeping the dark values around the eyes, where the focal point should be. The sweater is nicely done.

I think one quality you have, in addition to great technique, is your ability to create solid compositions: the pose, the model and lighting have become a trademark of yours. Also, you seem to have a great work ethic which is admirable.

Keep em' coming!

[David Draime]

Jimmie, this piece is gorgeous. Like Jean said, a very sensual portrait. I especially love the way you've handled the clothing. As always, beautiful.

[John Zeissig]

Jimmie,

I haven't been able to post to the forum since the software upgrade, but I'm going to try it again. Hope this works.

Another beauty! This is a really refined drawing. The clothing looks so soft and delicate in the full view, almost like silverpoint. Then as Mike says, just the right shading in the focal areas.

John

[Kimberly Dow]

Gorgeous Jimmy. I especially love the hands and sweater - great pose.

All of your drawings have a sensuality to them. I suspect you really appreciate females and this shows.