Julie,

It is a fine portrait and I especially like the way you changed the hair compared to the reference. The edges are so bold and soft.

I would suggest that you soften the edges of the forehead and darken the value a little bit because of the direction of the light. More toward the top of the forehead.

Maybe also soften the transition of the shadow of the nose at the tip of the nose and under the eye. If you squint at the reference you see that there is no such sharp edges.

Allan

Thanks, Claudemir and Allan -

Allan, I am still learning about softening edges.Thanks for your tips on what to look at.

It is a continual learning process, doing portraiture, isn't it? I've learned something about eye structure from this piece, as well as being reminded about looking, measuring, checking. I never feel I see everything there is to see.

Maybe I should have put this in the " Works in Process" section..... because I will be working on it more.

There is something wrong with me. Well, there's a lot wrong with me but this time I say that because I neglected to comment on this stunning portrait. At least I couldn't find a comment. If I am repeating myself, please forgive. If I am repeating myself please forgive. LOL. I am tired. I love the character you have portrayed here. It's so...so...human and real.

Thanks
 

Lisa, you are so sweet to comment. I've been out of town, I did finish the painting. I'll be posting it tomorrow in the "unveilings" section.