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Jeff Fuchs · 08-20-2003, 10:22 AM

You're awefully prolific, Beth. What's your turnaround time on these things?

I read Holly's description of Marvin's wash-in technique. Are you using that method? I like it, but I also like many others. If I ever get around to painting, I'll try them all.

Peter might be right about the head proportions. You can be creative with proportions, of course, but you have to be careful about it. They say if you err in eye size, err on the side of too large. On women's portraits, a smaller nose will almost always be appreciated.

For a teenage girl, a smaller head doesn't seem to be a problem, but don't try it on women of a certain age, as it will not be a small head they see, but a large body.

I recently started a thread about varying from the photographic image. Marvin defended the strict proportiion school, but if I'd been quick on my feet (foot), I would have pointed out Karin's demonstration in which she changed the proportions of a woman and baby to enhance the composition of a portrait.

I'm in favor of using what works, regardless of the photographic reference.

This is just a lengthy way of saying "nice work, Beth"

08-20-2003, 10:22 AM	#5
Jeff Fuchs Juried Member Guy who can draw a little Joined: Dec 2002 Location: New Iberia, LA Posts: 546	You're awefully prolific, Beth. What's your turnaround time on these things? I read Holly's description of Marvin's wash-in technique. Are you using that method? I like it, but I also like many others. If I ever get around to painting, I'll try them all. Peter might be right about the head proportions. You can be creative with proportions, of course, but you have to be careful about it. They say if you err in eye size, err on the side of too large. On women's portraits, a smaller nose will almost always be appreciated. For a teenage girl, a smaller head doesn't seem to be a problem, but don't try it on women of a certain age, as it will not be a small head they see, but a large body. I recently started a thread about varying from the photographic image. Marvin defended the strict proportiion school, but if I'd been quick on my feet (foot), I would have pointed out Karin's demonstration in which she changed the proportions of a woman and baby to enhance the composition of a portrait. I'm in favor of using what works, regardless of the photographic reference. This is just a lengthy way of saying "nice work, Beth"