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Hi Allan, I don't know how to manipulate photos on the computer and don't want to take the time to learn. I prefer to borrow " body parts" from family members and friends! I love that first photo of Noah for all the reasons that have been noted, but am going ahead with the one in front of the water. I won't have to guess on anything, and it will appeal to a wide range of people here in Madison.
Garth, I also love the skin tones in the first photo, and I could borrow one of my grandsons for the distorted areas and new hat placement. So it could work, but I'm not very good at the subtle variances yet. Your portrait of Tom Livesey is wonderful, technique and subject in perfect harmony. I'm just not that good yet. And I don't want to try to paint in front of people and learn a new technique too!
I think I need to add a little more head room and an inch or two to the left side of the canvas, I'm also going to tone the bright red shirt down a little. I converted it to greyscale and it doesn't look bad!
Allan, I'm going back to your thread about pitfalls in photo references, and will print it out and tape it to my easel. I will do my best to give Noah some life and energy.
Jean
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