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Old 11-03-2004, 04:33 PM   #1
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Another head study



I just finished working on the 16 by 12 study of my daughter Claire. I need to let it sit so that I can come back to see it with a fresh eye. I'm trying to see my own work better. In the meantime, please take a look and help me out. Thanks
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Old 11-03-2004, 05:01 PM   #2
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Old 11-03-2004, 08:06 PM   #3
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Wow!
Wow! I love this painting!
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Old 11-03-2004, 08:11 PM   #4
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Old 11-03-2004, 08:39 PM   #5
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Hi Amy! How ya doin!

Excellent work - congratulations.

There are only two things I'd change

- the highlight for the tip of the nose is up just a bit too high.

- the lower eyelid on the left (her right) looks a bit straight. It seems the other eye is larger than in the photo, but I wouldn't change it - it looks great, and is beautifully painted.

Oh one last thing - the hair that is front of the ear is more of a flat shape than the pointed that you have - but this is minor and I didn't notice before I looked at the photo.

Terrific job Amy!
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Old 11-04-2004, 08:25 AM   #6
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Hi Amy,

This is a beautiful study of your daughter. I like the distinct planes of color, and the range of color you gave her face, that doesn't exist in the photo.
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Old 11-04-2004, 09:35 AM   #7
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Thanks for the nice words everyone! I appreciate the boost of confidence. Holly, I can't help myself when it comes to color, I love it. My problem always seems to be working with proper values. This is something I have been trying to work on. Linda, I have to say, as a fellow Minnesota type person I am encouraged by your work and your success around here! You just keep getting better! Keep it up. I will go back in and change some of those things you mentioned and take another good look myself.
Thanks again everyone, I'm hoping to have more time to contribute here.
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Old 11-04-2004, 10:39 AM   #8
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This is gorgeous, Amy, I love those fluid strokes! Great paint handling.

If this were me I wouldn't lose the whole top and back of the head into the dark background, I'd lose just some of it, and do a color change instead of a value change.
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Old 11-04-2004, 10:49 AM   #9
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Linda,
Good idea, thank you.
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Old 11-05-2004, 11:49 AM   #10
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I cant believe you got that painting from that photograph! Well done!
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