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The Rose Maiden
I consider this one of my better pieces, but I seem to have a problem seeing the way a trained eye, such as those of you who are so skilled and seasoned do, so I am posting this here for suggestions and advice. I have not taken any professonal training in portraiture but am learning through this site and many books and whatever information I can glean from the internet. I have been painting from life almost every week and sometimes twice a week. When I feel like my work has advanced to a new level I am overwhelmed with joy, but I don't want to think more highly of my work than I ought to. I know it does not compare to probably most of you who post on this site. I am amazed at the beauty I see in your art! Please let me know what you see that I can do to improve. Thank you so much in advance.
This painting was taken from a photo reference that a friend gave me during a model session that I missed. The model is in full authentic Renaissance dress. I incorporated some of my rose garden for the background as I wasn't happy with the reference photo. I thought the wimple (veil) donned her like a rose and that is why I chose them.
Thank you in advance for your critique.
Dianne
18 X 24 oils
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