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Old 10-06-2002, 04:33 PM   #16
Sharon Knettell Sharon Knettell is offline
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2"-3"

Denise, thank you for that! the 2"-3" rule of thumb is probably useful for simple head portraits. However if you want more interesting and unusual compositions you have to push the envelope. I once saw a classic Boston School portrait with the head on the lower third of the painting. It was very effective!
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