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12-15-2008, 05:05 PM
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Choosing the best...
Would you help me choose the best reference for my first portrait of my new baby girl? I plan to sketch her in charcoal. Thank you!
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12-15-2008, 05:06 PM
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And one more...
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12-15-2008, 07:01 PM
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Hi Mara,
I would go for the third one from the top and maybe darken the pillow behind the baby, like in your # 2 post. She is lovely.
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12-15-2008, 07:44 PM
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I would also choose the third from the top.
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12-15-2008, 07:44 PM
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#5
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This one!
I would lose the mattress behind her and make the background more tonal, but not too dark.
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12-15-2008, 08:28 PM
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I agree with Marvin, Fourth one.
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12-16-2008, 12:53 AM
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Does it get any cuter?
Well, I may be biased, but she is darn sweet, isn't she? I am leaning toward number 4, as suggested by Claudemir and Marvin, but I do love her mouth/lips in number 3. This is tough. #4 is a unique pose for a potrait. Any advice or concerns welcome.
PS - How about that "stick on" hair bow?
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12-16-2008, 05:48 AM
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Well, I may be biased, but she is darn sweet, isn't she? ...
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She is indeed.
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PS - How about that "stick on" hair bow?
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I think that the composition is great, just center her head and make the background changes as suggested.
What is the size of the paper?
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12-16-2008, 01:22 PM
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Claudemir, I planned to make this drawing 11 x 14, but I am going to practice a couple before I go for it on good paper. I'll post my first sketch when I get it done (hopefully today sometime if my kids give me a quiet moment).
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12-16-2008, 03:36 PM
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Though her mouth is cut off I would go with #4, personality is oozing out of that image!!! I like the lighting as well, not too harsh.
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