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Old 02-25-2003, 09:53 AM   #1
Mari DeRuntz Mari DeRuntz is offline
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I'd also allow for more eyeroom on the right-hand side of the image; one useful "guideline" is to center the eye you're going to use as your center of interest horizontally.

I've attached a black and white copy of your image to illustrate the other thing you may have to be wary of: the lights have all been flattened to the same values.

One thing that would help immensely would be if you could sit her in front of a video and do a head/shoulders charcoal study or head/shoulders oil sketch. You could note critical information like values, color and edges.

I hope this is helpful; she's such a cutie - and I would love to paint her myself! I love the dress you've chosen. I've turned into a monster when I shop with my nieces; all I want to do is accessorize and paint them! They're VERY spoiled at the holidays.

Please keep us posted on your progress.
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