Husband/wife composition

[Will Enns]

Leslie,

I had already decided to minimize that hand. I'll do it by rendering it in such a way that there appears to be less light falling on that whole lower area, much as Chris suggests.

Thanks for the suggestion.

Chris,

That is indeed a nice painting, and beautifully executed. But my untrained eye doesn't quite pick up the subtle differences you refer to with the softer edges and desaturated colors. I imagine the effects would be more visible at full size?

Will