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Debra Jones · 02-09-2004, 06:50 PM

Our model today used the "B" word when he sat down... buy!

I have done him before and he mentioned that he might buy it if he liked how it turned out, so I am on the trail.

Chris emphasizes the photo to work from after the initial sketch-in. I was in a very hard light against the glare of the windows and a bit in shadow and our model is not a twinkler. That is, his pose does not show much personality so when we were snapping our reference photos, I tricked him into the pose with a joke and eye contact. A bit of reworking when I got home, using the colors I laid in, and I have a great leap on the finish.

So, this is a surprise for Chris.

Michael today:

02-09-2004, 06:50 PM	#18
Debra Jones Juried Member Featured in Pastel Journal Joined: Jan 2002 Location: Arizona Posts: 457	Skipping even MORE ahead. Our model today used the "B" word when he sat down... buy! I have done him before and he mentioned that he might buy it if he liked how it turned out, so I am on the trail. Chris emphasizes the photo to work from after the initial sketch-in. I was in a very hard light against the glare of the windows and a bit in shadow and our model is not a twinkler. That is, his pose does not show much personality so when we were snapping our reference photos, I tricked him into the pose with a joke and eye contact. A bit of reworking when I got home, using the colors I laid in, and I have a great leap on the finish. So, this is a surprise for Chris. Michael today: Attached Images __________________ http://dog-a-dayartblog.blogspot.com/ Because some people have four legs.