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Hi Garth thanks for taking the time to look over these images i really appreciate your comments.
This portrait was done to hang in the public halls with all the photos of past mayors so i tried to keep the general layout used since the early 1700s similar so it would fit in with the overall display. I had discussed (and mocked up) using the mayoral chamber as a background but this idea was passed as his PA wished to keep the theme of the historical photographs. The yellow/green is actually the colour of the wall where the piece will be hanging i try and tie paintings into the scenery as much as possible although im not sure if this is good practice. The frame chosen is a very large chunky frame in mahogany so it really pulls the reds from the garment and compliments the yellow/green further. As usual i think this image isn't completely finished but the customer is happy with the result so i guess i need to sign it and get onto the next project. I guess what i was hoping to get from posting this painting was some criticism on technique or areas that i need to work on on my next project.
Much appreciated Jayden.
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