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Morris Darby · 05-01-2002, 10:56 AM

I have an observation...I have seen critiques for portraits that describe the alignnment of nose, mouth, and chin. I have met many people who have crooked features. My grandmother had a pronounced crooked nose and a little sideways mouth. I have never drawn her, but when the time comes it should be a great challenge and just may draw some of the same criticism for the alignment of her features. Her portrait would certainly look as though the artist were not accomplished.

Being of amateur status, do you feel "drawing what you see" applies in all cases or should one "align" (to some extent) features to better soothe the viewers eyes?

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05-01-2002, 10:56 AM	#1
Morris Darby Associate Member Joined: Jan 2002 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 55	Alignment of features I have an observation...I have seen critiques for portraits that describe the alignnment of nose, mouth, and chin. I have met many people who have crooked features. My grandmother had a pronounced crooked nose and a little sideways mouth. I have never drawn her, but when the time comes it should be a great challenge and just may draw some of the same criticism for the alignment of her features. Her portrait would certainly look as though the artist were not accomplished. Being of amateur status, do you feel "drawing what you see" applies in all cases or should one "align" (to some extent) features to better soothe the viewers eyes? (Wait just a minute while I install some new memory chips to receive Steven's reply)