Abbey

Carolyn Bannister · 08-13-2005, 03:32 PM

Thanks Claudemir,

The image is approx 18" x 22" and it looks like the distortion is accentuated by reducing the size.

I had noticed it and tried to compensate but i'm not sure where to reposition the edges, should i just make her wider at the back?

This photo just dosn't do the original justice either , i'm using MOH's notebook and am finding it very hard to see a good image on the LCD screen.

Carolyn.

Mike McCarty · 08-13-2005, 04:31 PM

Carolyn,

I think this has a lot of potential. I agree with the previous comments and would add this:

Your treatment of the window wall gives the illusion that the outside wall is about a half inch thick. This of course would not be the case. You might consider adding some additional relief in the form of another dimension of stucco or brick showing on the outside of the window on the right.

I might also provide a better distinction of light and dark where the wall appears to turn 90 degrees just above her head going vertical.

And, just one more thing, a bit more variation of tone or color between the world outside and the walls inside might serve you well. Maybe some obscure feature in the form of clouds or just random movement of the paint would suffice.

Carolyn Bannister · 08-13-2005, 05:35 PM

Mike,

Really helpful comments as always

The window has been bothering me, I had been toying with the idea of adding trees, branches or something. I don't want to spoil the 'feel' of this by making it too lively though.

Maybe this should be moved to WIP.

Carolyn.

Mike McCarty · 08-13-2005, 05:53 PM

Carolyn,

Maybe something as simple as this, just to break it up a bit ...

Claudemir Bonfim · 08-13-2005, 06:03 PM

Garth and Mike know a lot about photoshop, they can help much more than I can.
I only look at people and draw what I see.
There's a thread about it at http://forum.portraitartist.com/showthread.php?t=5510
Hope it helps.

Mike McCarty · 08-13-2005, 06:24 PM

Carolyn,

I think some of that below the belly button distortion can be remedied from the backside. I did a little modification in this area. I also tried to add some depth to your wall. My mouse is on strike and will not cooperate so I can't paint very well with it. I just wanted to see what it would look like with a little more thickness. I'm sure you could do a better job.

Lisa Ober · 08-13-2005, 09:00 PM

Hi Carloyn,

I love what you have so far. I am learning from the feedback you are receiving so I am so glad you posted. Personally, I love the way you have rendered the lighting on her face and her whole upper body looks natural to me. I like it very much.

Claudemir Bonfim · 08-16-2005, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Carolyn Bannister

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I had noticed it and tried to compensate but i'm not sure where to reposition the edges, should i just make her wider at the back?

Hi Carolyn,
That's much better now, but I think you should follow Mike's suggestion about her back, don't forget about her forearms and hands too. They will change a little bit in order to get the right proportion.

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Originally Posted by Carolyn Bannister

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I think i've managed to keep the mood of the painting???

Yes, you did.