Grandfather

Marko Milovanovic · 08-21-2003, 07:01 AM

I am posting this portrait for comments.
It`s actual size is 42cmx52cm.

Steven Sweeney · 08-22-2003, 11:38 AM

Marko,

A short delay, as we

Chris Saper · 08-22-2003, 08:23 PM

Dear Marko,

Very nice portrait - you make me work to find suggestions to make.

Certainly a matter of personal preference, but when I do vignettes like this, I like to let the bottom of the painted area become integrated with the tone of the paper underneath. In your painting you have a fairly regular lower edge to the shirt, and it stops a litlle suddenly.

The only other thing I might suggest checking is the ear. The shapes have perhaps a little more contrast and a little sharper edge that you might want.

Thanks for posting!