Abbey

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.

Carolyn Bannister · 08-16-2005, 05:10 PM

Here's the updated version, have made some alterations but decided to not to make the actual window wider because it looked like a prison cell to me

The photo is quite good colour wise but still makes the painting look quite harsh/contrasty the original is much softer.

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

Carolyn.

ps i apologise, this photo leans the other way now