Self-portrait from life

[Lacey Lewis]

OK, here it is. I am fairly satisfied with it. I keep seeing things that I could/should fix, but I don't try to linger for too long at the end to avoid over-working. Please do point out anything that you think needs attention, this is still for critique!

The stripe reminds me of one of Jimmy Arroyo's pastels. (Sorry for ripping you off, but it works!)

Brenda, I did revisit the nose and chin area along the way and corrected the nose shadow and slightly changed the chin.

Now I'll just stew over that signature for a while.

(I think I have the colors in the pic about right now!)

[Richard Monro]

Lacey,
This is coming along nicely. The stripe works great. My only comnent is that the pink on the left side of the nose junps out at me. Reducing some of the saturation in that area might be needed. I am always amused by the self portraits we paint. The intesity and concentration is always there. By the way, I think you have a great model. Keep painting her...and the price is right!

[Alexandra Tyng]

Yes! I love the surprising, slightly outrageous texture of the faux-fur shirt! The softening of the shadow edge looks good, too. I never would have thought of putting a stripe in the background, but it works well, and also goes with the directional strokes you used. It's coming along really well.

[Jimmie Arroyo]

Hey Lacey, I think you've done a fantastic job of this one. I liked your decision to change the shirt, it's more interesting and gives the overall artwork a different feel, definitely positive. The stripe works nicley also (don't worry about ripping me off, I've been influenced by many people, if it works, it works). Congrats. I think it's your best yet.

[Lacey Lewis]

Hi Jimmy,

Thanks for the kind words! I am fond of the geometric shapes that I've seen in others' work, too. Just haven't actually used them in my work yet. I doubt this will be the last!

Alex,

I'm glad you like the new shirt... it was a bit warm to paint in, though.

Richard,

Sorry to say, I'm a little tired of this model. But I know I'll come back to her again and again. I will double check the pink on the nose after I've spent some time away, thanks for mentioning it.

[Lisa Ober]

Hi Lacey! Great lighting. I love the way the shadows fall on your face. I agree with all the compliments already poured on you, especially that this is your very best to date! I also like the stripe addition. Really nice work. You make a great model.

[Lacey Lewis]

Thanks so much, Lisa! It's so encouraging to get complements from such talented people. I can't wait to get going on my next one!

[Brenda Ellis]

Ah, Lacey!
I had missed this last post of the final portrait. I love it. Love the shirt choice and the whole feel of it. The stripe was an excellent idea!
It looks great!