My wife's first love

[Mischa Milosevic]

Hello Peter,

I second Lynda totally. A painting of a loved one is worth more than any commission and I truly mean that. So do not under any circumstances settle for second best.

If in case you still prefer a outside photo, for the color, and you don

[Mark Youd]

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[Peter Yesis]

Linda, Mischa and Mark,

Thank you all for the honest feedback. "lighting, lighting, lighting, and design, design ,design" are now posted in my studio.

Linda- Thanks for pointing out my overlooking the first rule in Portraiture...please the subject.

Mischa- welcome to the forum and thank you for taking the time to jump in. The flowers and right hand do take away more than they add.

Mark- I like your instincts on this one. You hit it right on the money. The brightest part should be the face and not the flowers.

I hope others were able to learn from this as well. Thanks again!

[Mark Youd]

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[Linda Brandon]

Originally Posted by Peter Yesis

Linda- Thanks for pointing out my overlooking the first rule in Portraiture...please the subject.

No, that's only the first rule in Portraiture when you paint your spouse.

Remember, everything you paint has your name on it, it means it's the best you can do at the time. Be sure you make yourself happy!