Telling a tale...
 

Mostly Rembrandt soft pastels on a 50 x 60 cm Canson MiTeintes pastel paper.

You have probably seen this portrait before since I have previously posted it in the critiques section. But here we go again...

I don

A couple of weeks ago I read a post on "the 10 most important features in a portrait". It was explained in that thread that it is good to have your values grouped in lights, middle tones and darks. When doing a brochure for my exhibition in black and white I used this image on the cover. I then realized that this portrait had that 3 value grouping, or am I wrong?

Hanna,

This is a beautifully rendered, sensitive portrait. All you need to do is sign it. Congratulations!

Hanna,

It is perfect as is. I would not change anything. Congratulations!

Fine work, Hanna. Now for your last decisions: cropping and signing! How, and where?

Critque vs. unveiling
 

Hanna, you may have gotten your answer about the critique. It hard to comment on artwork that needs no changes! It's beautiful as is.

Jean

Hanna, the work conveys a wonderful sense of calm and I have enjoyed looking at it. Very nicely done.

Thank you everyone for your kind words. I know that many of you could have done this portrait even better but I

:) This is beautiful, calm and gentle feeling when I look at it. The clients will LOVE it. Let us know how they react.

:thumbsup: Bravo Hanna! It is wonderful, and it is nice to see your name again! I like your suggestions too!