Head Study

[Mary Sparrow]

Terri I love this, she is so pretty! You certainly nailed the likeness. My only little nitpick is that I would like to see a little more color in her cheeks. What size is this?

[Terri Ficenec]

Thanks Mary! I'll try to oil in with a little more color on her cheeks once the paint that's on there dries.
This is 12"x9".

[Michele Rushworth]

Terry, this is your best yet. Congratulations!

[David Bottoni]

Terri, for a work that small, you really brought out plenty of detail. I really like how you balanced the colour and values in comparison with the photo, making this a painting and not just a copy.

[Terri Ficenec]

Michele - I think all these months of feedback are finally starting to gel. Thanks so much!

David - Thanks! Though the canvas is small, her face is almost life-size on it, so the details were do-able. Before I found this forum, I painted a few paintings with tiny little heads (2-3")... it makes it really hard to get a good likeness!

I really appreciate the feedback -- Thanks again!

[Chris Saper]

Terri,

You have done a great job! The only thing I might suggest (and I am really nitpicking here) is to look at the deep shadow of her neck on our left, and to warm it slightly.

I might also pick up a bit more red in the ear on our left, the nose and checks, but this is more a matter of personal preference. This is my favorite painting of yours.

[Marvin Mattelson]

Definitely your best to date. I think the value on her neck is too light which flattens out the image. Lowering the value a bit will project the head forward, always a good thing. Well done.