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Old 02-17-2005, 01:14 AM   #1
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Hi Julie-- I'm seeing some areas of concern in the updated images you've posted. There are some drawing issues. Though his nose looks to be proportioned correctly, his other features (eyes/mouth/ear) have gotten rather large for his head. The more areas are focused on, or reworked, they tend to grow or expand (in painting), it's something to watch out for. It can help to get away from it for awhile and so that you get a fresh look at it... or from further away to take in overall scale.

It also appears that the contrast between light/dark details may be somewhat exaggerated and is distracting from the sense of form. The bubbles on his lips, in particular, aren't reading well (too light?). Though this may be the quality of the photograph or just how it appears on my monitor rather than the painting?

It's clear you've been working hard on this, please don't get discouraged. Just wanted to give you an honest assessment. Hope it helps!
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