Well, you've all just made my day! Thanks!
Julie - Thanks so much! -that's just what I was trying to show!
Mike - The skate blade was fun to do. Thanks for noticing! As far as the legs, am
working on leaving it alone when something's looking right rather than continueing to tinker (and messing it up.
) For once, stopped at the right time the first time.
Garth - Thanks! and Good luck with the one you're starting on -- can't wait to see it! This client really wanted something that caught a moment in time and had the feel of being 'candid' not posed. I think for her the downcast eyes most conveyed that sense. Its different somehow to paint a subject without them looking back out at you -- for me at least it was more work to convey a feeling that it was
this particular girl -rather than just any girl- sitting there.
Michele - Thank-you! That's thanks to you and all the others here who've been so generous with critiques and advice! Starting out, I didn't know
how much I didn't know! (Now at least I know!) More and more am trying to critique my own work as it progresses rather than lean on this forum so much. But all the things you've pointed out and suggested on past pieces are helping me still. I was also lucky enough to attend one of Tim Tyler's workshops this summer. What an amazing experience! I'm hoping to post feedback in the 'workshops' section once I get photos back!
Thanks again!
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