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11-29-2005, 12:59 AM
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It's great to get thoughtful feedback so quickly. I will make the heads the same size.
Comparing #1 and 3 again, I noticed that Tommy's shot was from a lower angle, to where you can see the nostrils. Will this be distracting when the paintings are side by side? On the other hand I don't want to be too identical, since they are identical already.
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11-29-2005, 01:33 AM
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April, you worry too much. These two images should have good compatibility and the variety in expression adds to their interest. I did take the liberty to adjust color, etc., in this image to make them closer to each other. What size are you envisioning?
Garth
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11-29-2005, 10:36 AM
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The arrangement Garth suggested would make a wonderful pair of portraits. Lucky you to have such models around the house!
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11-29-2005, 10:52 AM
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April, lucky you to have these models around the house!
I like what Garth has done and I also think you should research vignetting on this Forum before diving in on the paintings. I personally like a lot of space around a portrait head (as opposed to a tight photographic crop) and I am throwing in my vote for this kind of treatment.
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11-29-2005, 02:20 PM
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What helpful comments. Now I can proceed with much more confidence. The final size will be 14x18" and I agree about putting more space around the heads. Will probably trim their hair a little too. I also like the idea that by posting these photos, I feel a bit of obligation to proceed on this project. It's too easy to put off painting your own kids.
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11-29-2005, 06:15 PM
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Paint them when they're young
Hi April,
What cute children, I too like #1 and #3. You're smart to go ahead and paint them while they're young.
I have a 15 year old who is very patient with my taking photos of her, but after about 80 photos (!), then I offer to pay her. Lucky candy still works for you!
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Originally Posted by Linda Brandon
I personally like a lot of space around a portrait head (as opposed to a tight photographic crop) and I am throwing in my vote for this kind of treatment.
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Linda, this interests me very much. I am about to embark on a portrait of my daughter and I'm wondering . . . . how much space is too much space? I'll start a new thread for this question.
Joan
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11-29-2005, 08:06 PM
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Hi April. In addition to all the valuable comments previous, I have only one small thing to add. I have a current commission to paint two dogs (!) of the same breed that will hang side by side. They have different colouring, as your lovely kiddies do not, but I intend to paint them together on the easel almost as if they were one painting. That is how I intend to address consistency. Hope that helps and if some one else feels this is wrong, please intervene. Janet
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