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Thank you
Steven,
Thank you so much for taking time to critique this photo. I was pretty sure it would be a good source but the window - yes, it's a little problem.
I don't have Photoshop and usually play around with small sketches before I paint. I am moving the curtain so that it is behind her more, thus, eliminating the woodwork behind her which could get tedious and detract from her face. The top sill which reflects the light - I have decided to move it down somewhat and we'll see what happens there.
I am also thinking of making the curtain dark like the wall behind her. I usually paint pretty much true to the photo or the model and surroundings when they will pose for me, but this time I want the pose, but not the window framing behind her.
I will post this painting when I get far enough along that its time for a critique. I hope you will see it and give me some feedback. I read all your in depth posts and appreciate the time you give to help people like me on this Forum. I'm struggling to get to the point to take a commission. I'm building my portfolio - with portraits of my teen daughters, their friends and hopefully will be painting someone for a commission soon.
Yes, she is a good subject and I am learning how to paint her after about 5 subsequent paintings of her this past year. I'm not sure if getting a likeness is easier when you know the subject this well or harder?
Thank you again Steven.
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