Portrait Artist Forum - View Single Post

Stanka Kordic · 02-11-2002, 08:50 AM

Debra,

I love it! Your style is so fresh, and energetic. I would hesitate in working it too much more for fear of losing that.

I'm not sure of where your concerns lie about the background. If you want it darker, wait until it's totally dry to go back in. I would keep it dark, with a hint of that violet and really swish the paint around back there, losing some of the edges of her hair as well. If you can find some Ray Kinstler portraits to look at, he handles this type of 'finish' really well.

When you get additional commissions (which you will) RAISE YOUR PRICES! You're good!!

02-11-2002, 08:50 AM	#2
Stanka Kordic SOG Member FT Professional Joined: Sep 2001 Location: Cleveland Heights, OH Posts: 184	Debra, I love it! Your style is so fresh, and energetic. I would hesitate in working it too much more for fear of losing that. I'm not sure of where your concerns lie about the background. If you want it darker, wait until it's totally dry to go back in. I would keep it dark, with a hint of that violet and really swish the paint around back there, losing some of the edges of her hair as well. If you can find some Ray Kinstler portraits to look at, he handles this type of 'finish' really well. When you get additional commissions (which you will) RAISE YOUR PRICES! You're good!!