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Old 04-19-2005, 01:16 PM   #6
Sharon Knettell Sharon Knettell is offline
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Judson,

I would have to agree strongly with Michele. It seems as if your reference is very weak and not suitable for interpretation as a portrait as it looks like a photo studio shot.

As I have mentioned to you before, you should really sharpen your drawing skills in black and white before you try to work in color. A very good basic beginner's book is "How to Paint Living Portraits". by Roberta Carter Clark, a North Light book.

You should also look to attend some figure or portrait drawing classes, many schools and universities offer evening classes.

Continuing to work only from photography and substandard reference will severly impede your progess toward your goal of being a portrait artist.
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