Amandine

[Alexandra Tyng]

Marina,

This is so well thought-out and executed. The first thing that struck me was the color scheme of rose, blue and gold--not at all the cutesy pastel pink-yellow-blue baby theme--much richer, more like Renaissance colors. They give the portrait dignity while also making a reference to cherubs and gold leaf and heavenly ultramarine. That said, I also love the cheeks and the expression and the way (as Ilaria mentioned) the background is an abstract continuation of the hair. It's original in a subtle way.

[Ilaria Rosselli Del Turco]

Alex, that was Heidi, I'm not that clever

Marina, BTW I must remember to post my cherub too!
Ilaria

[Alexandra Tyng]

Originally Posted by Ilaria Rosselli Del Turco

Alex, that was Heidi, I'm not that clever

Sorry about that, Heidi! You are all clever!

[Marina Dieul]

Originally Posted by Alexandra Tyng

The first thing that struck me was the color scheme of rose, blue and gold--not at all the cutesy pastel pink-yellow-blue baby theme--much richer, more like Renaissance colors. They give the portrait dignity while also making a reference to cherubs and gold leaf and heavenly ultramarine.

Alex,
I could'nt expect a deeper analysis than yours. If you saw all that, that means that I succeded in giving a form to my intentions.
Thanks a lot.

Ilaria,
yes please, post your cherub!

[Garth Herrick]

Originally Posted by Alexandra Tyng

Marina,

This is so well thought-out and executed. The first thing that struck me was the color scheme of rose, blue and gold--not at all the cutesy pastel pink-yellow-blue baby theme--much richer, more like Renaissance colors. They give the portrait dignity while also making a reference to cherubs and gold leaf and heavenly ultramarine. That said, I also love the cheeks and the expression and the way (as(Heidi) mentioned) the background is an abstract continuation of the hair. It's original in a subtle way.

Dear Marina,

This is so exquisite and intellegently designed! Alex said what I wanted to say. The colors are dominant and hardly cutesy; almost a blue-white-and-red theme infused with gold and blond. The segway from blond hair to gold background curls is brilliant, and the intimate 10 inch scale is perfect! I love the careful fit and placement of this little girl's pose in the composition; this is just about perfection!

Garth

[Marina Dieul]

Thank you very much, Garth!
Perfection ? Nooooo... next one