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Mary Sparrow · 08-23-2003, 08:02 AM

I agree about the indoor lighting by a window, I recently took some pictures of my daughter by a window and couldn't believe "I" took those, maybe I will post one or two and see if I could paint those in your prof. opinions. My question is what if you want your background to be an outdoor one? For some reason, most of my clients seem to like the little barefoot girl all dressed up and standing outside. I tend to paint very impressionistic backgrounds and only imply the out of doors, would it be feasible to take the pictures indoors next to the window and still imply that she is outside?

KIM, your daughter is BEAUTIFUL! I think the reason you think she looks a little too old is because she looks a bit serious, almost sultry, if there was even a hint of a smile I think she would seem younger.

08-23-2003, 08:02 AM	#13
Mary Sparrow EDUCATIONAL MODERATOR Juried Member Joined: Jul 2001 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,120	Linda? I agree about the indoor lighting by a window, I recently took some pictures of my daughter by a window and couldn't believe "I" took those, maybe I will post one or two and see if I could paint those in your prof. opinions. My question is what if you want your background to be an outdoor one? For some reason, most of my clients seem to like the little barefoot girl all dressed up and standing outside. I tend to paint very impressionistic backgrounds and only imply the out of doors, would it be feasible to take the pictures indoors next to the window and still imply that she is outside? KIM, your daughter is BEAUTIFUL! I think the reason you think she looks a little too old is because she looks a bit serious, almost sultry, if there was even a hint of a smile I think she would seem younger.