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08-22-2008, 12:21 PM
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Joined: Feb 2008
Location: Greensboro, NC
Posts: 26
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New sample
Marylou, 24 x 18, oil on linen. She sat for 4 sittings and I also had a photo reference. I wish now I had chosen a different back drop; I'm thinking it's too monochromatic. This isn't a commission, it's a sample and she works at the gallery where it will hang. I'm not sure if she would have chosen this pose herself; she was very concerned about looking sleepy or tired, but she seems happy with it.
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08-22-2008, 06:04 PM
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Joined: Feb 2007
Location: New Britain, CT
Posts: 120
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It's beautiful.
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08-22-2008, 06:58 PM
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Joined: May 2005
Location: Narberth, PA
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Cecelia,
It's beautiful just as it is! You did such a wonderful job of combining life sittings and photographic reference. There is a definite sense of motion and immediacy in her pose. The color is also true to life, rich where it should be and delicate where it should be. In my opinion the light background works very well in establishing large areas of similar value. The skin, hair and background hold together, while the rich dark tones of the dress, chair and scarf work as another group. This should bring you lots of clients.
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08-22-2008, 11:11 PM
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Joined: Apr 2007
Location: Richmond, VA
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I agree with Dan and Alexandra; it's beautiful Cecelia! You've done a super job.
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08-23-2008, 12:43 PM
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'06 Artists Mag Finalist, '07 Artists Mag Finalist, ArtKudos Merit Award Winner '08
Joined: Nov 2006
Location: U.K.
Posts: 732
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Very nice brushwork and lovely harmony in the composition, as well as just enough extra detail in the face. Very accomplished piece.
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08-25-2008, 01:51 PM
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Joined: Mar 2007
Location: UK
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It's a lovely painting, I love the palette, whIch really shows off the skintones.
I think the background works perfectly too
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08-25-2008, 08:32 PM
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Juried Member
Joined: Feb 2008
Location: Greensboro, NC
Posts: 26
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Thanks for the positive comments. This is a great forum and wonderful place to learn and I'm glad to be here.
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08-26-2008, 04:57 AM
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Joined: Sep 2004
Location: Madrid, Spain
Posts: 483
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Dear Cecelia,
I am very impressed by how your model looks very relaxed and natural...it doesn
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