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Renee,
I love your Contessa. I am not doing a critique as I do not feel experienced for such a feat. I agree with the idea of it appearing to be on a ship and for that reason, that is why I like it so. The Drama. I would like to add that if it is a commission, then all has to be to perfection for the client but if it is for yourself, meaning that you are doing a figure painting purely for the painting of it---then I personally feel that you have "license" to do whatever. Of course, this is only my opinion because I like "mystery" paintings, so to speak. I like the viewer to use their imagination as to the why she is there alone, on a ship, dress blowing in the wind. Personally if it was my painting (not commission) I would go with it, mood and all. I do not think one needs proof of or explanations in the form of life savers, hulls, etc. Where is the imagination?Sorry Michael and Karin. Again I repeat if this is a commission, I stand corrected.
I tend to disagree that you have to have a perfect reference to tell a story. But then if I have missed it somewhere and this is a commission portrait, then yes, you may need more reference.
Good Luck,
Patt
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