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Old 08-11-2008, 10:18 PM   #1
Amanda Grosjean Amanda Grosjean is offline
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Composition decision




Hello,

I am starting a new painting and I was hoping for some opinions regarding the composition. I have narrowed it down to the three attached images.

In the first image I love how the arms of the mother and child create a circle, leading the eyes around the composition.
In the second I worry that the mother's expression is maybe a little too intense.
I really like the third because they both look beautiful and well lit. At first it looked like the mother was quietly whispering something to her. I had my heart set on it but, at a second glance, I was concerned that another viewer may not see it that way and it would just look like her mouth was awkwardly open. What do you all think?

Any other thoughts on the composition are welcome such as if the figures should be moved in relation to the background.

Thanks,
Amanda
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