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Old 11-17-2002, 01:25 AM   #1
Jean Kelly Jean Kelly is offline
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Color study, Sally again




Please critique this pastel study of Sally for composition, (does she look more comfortable?), color, and value. This is in preliminary stages and I would like some guidance before I screw it up irretrievably. This is 19" x 27" on Canson Mi-Tientes, smooth side. Lighting was north at noon, so I figured a warm light with cool shadows. This is my first attempt at serious color work, so I am more timid than normal.

I'm going for an analogous color scheme with violet accents. I did use a photo reference, but likeness is not much of a concern anymore. I've drawn her so much that I've practically memorized her face! I am more interested in bringing her to life. My drawing style is so linear (love lines!) that I know I need help softening her up. Feel free to manipulate the image as needed to demonstrate a point.

Sally's glasses, perched on her head, are a part of her personality and can't be changed. I've only seen her once in seven years without them!

Respectfully,
Jean
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