Another head study

[Holly Snyder]

Hi Amy,

This is a beautiful study of your daughter. I like the distinct planes of color, and the range of color you gave her face, that doesn't exist in the photo.

[Amy Otteson]

Thanks for the nice words everyone! I appreciate the boost of confidence. Holly, I can't help myself when it comes to color, I love it. My problem always seems to be working with proper values. This is something I have been trying to work on. Linda, I have to say, as a fellow Minnesota type person I am encouraged by your work and your success around here! You just keep getting better! Keep it up. I will go back in and change some of those things you mentioned and take another good look myself.
Thanks again everyone, I'm hoping to have more time to contribute here.
Amy

[Linda Brandon]

This is gorgeous, Amy, I love those fluid strokes! Great paint handling.

If this were me I wouldn't lose the whole top and back of the head into the dark background, I'd lose just some of it, and do a color change instead of a value change.

[Amy Otteson]

Linda,
Good idea, thank you.
Amy

[Kimberly Dow]

I cant believe you got that painting from that photograph! Well done!