Goldie Locks

Janel Maples · 08-19-2005, 12:23 PM

Sharon,

You have no idea how you made my day! I really value your opinion and your reply (when the reference was posted in the photo critique section) was always on my mind.

I wasn't able to convince the mother to go with a periwinkle shirt, as you suggested, but if you can tell I did my best to introduce a little of it into the shadows. The mother loves this shirt on her so I used a periwinkle sheet to bounce that color back into her shadows. But guess what? On the day of a re-take, she showed up with no front teeth.

I did get good color reference from the second photo session to apply that color so I used the original photo for the pose and look.

Anyway, I came along way to tell you that your suggestion was a good one because everyone loves this portrait. It is hanging in our local museum right now for a local artist exhibit and getting this comment from you means a lot to me so, thanks!!

Pat,

Vegas..........ah yes, we had a lot of fun. I miss it too. We had a great group of people, didn't we? I will be going back in November, but it just won't be the same.

I will try posting this again. This compression stuff is confusing to me. Thanks for your compliment though. She really was fun to paint. That hair!!

Jimmie Arroyo · 08-29-2005, 10:23 PM

I agree about the skin tones, she is full of life. Great job, Janel!

Elizabeth Schott · 08-30-2005, 09:32 PM

Janel, what a lovely job you did with her "Goldie Locks"! She is such a sweetie, congratulations - oh and also on the Mac, you will love it.

Janel Maples · 08-30-2005, 10:27 PM

Beth and Jimmie,

Thank you both so much.

I failed to mentioned that this was painted using Marvin Mattelson's palette. I have so much to learn (and how exciting that is for me) but I feel really good about the direction I have been pointed in. It sure is a boost to get positive remarks about skin tones and life. Thank you all so much. It means more than you can imagine.

Beth, how I ever survived without my Mac I'll never know. I don't go anywhere without my Mac or my Rebel.

Elizabeth Schott · 08-30-2005, 10:53 PM

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Beth, how I ever survived without my Mac I'll never know. I don't go anywhere without my Mac or my Rebel.

Now get an iPod and you will be the happiest of campers!

Janel Maples · 08-31-2005, 11:37 AM

Got one........happy!