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Old 08-06-2003, 09:59 AM   #1
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Morgan: Child's Portrait




"Morgan", 11" x 16.25", Graphite/White chalk on grey Strathmore paper.

This drawing is a follow up to the photo I posted in the photo critiques section.

This is primarily a preparatory drawing for my next oil painting. A few of the things I changed from the original photo are as follows:

1) lowered the line of trees in the background to show more of the sky around her head to create more contrast and help create a focal point

2) darkened the original bright area on the water behind her

3) lightened the dark reflective area on the water to our right behind her to present a change in value

4) lightened the limb she is holding to give some seperation from the background

5) lightened the right side of her face/shoulder to indicate some directional lightening (this area doesn't show up as well on the photo as does the original

6) her hair is actually the darkest area on the drawing, even darker than the trees to our right, this area also doesn't show up as well in the photo.

Thanks in advance for your commentary.
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