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Sharon Knettell · 10-17-2002, 01:27 PM

Jennifer, talk about being between a rock and a hard place!

Ask yourself the following questions.

A. Is the mother a friend?
B. Who will see this painting, how will it affect future commissions?
C: Will it be a work you will be proud of?
D: Will it help this unfortunate mother with her grief, in other word a kindness?

Some tips. The Photoshop thingy does look like she is leaping into her mother's arms. I will be pilloried for this advice, but here goes! TRACE IT!! Have the photo blown up to the size you want it and maneuver a piece of tracing paper along it to elongate slightly the torso,limbs and neck. Most commercial artists use all kinds of drawing aids, camera lucidas, projectors etc.. They are useful for somthing like this, but they can stunt your drawing capabilities and style. Also they do not work well when you work large and use classical proportions. Good Luck!

10-17-2002, 01:27 PM	#10
Sharon Knettell Approved Member Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 1,730	Gymnast Jennifer, talk about being between a rock and a hard place! Ask yourself the following questions. A. Is the mother a friend? B. Who will see this painting, how will it affect future commissions? C: Will it be a work you will be proud of? D: Will it help this unfortunate mother with her grief, in other word a kindness? Some tips. The Photoshop thingy does look like she is leaping into her mother's arms. I will be pilloried for this advice, but here goes! TRACE IT!! Have the photo blown up to the size you want it and maneuver a piece of tracing paper along it to elongate slightly the torso,limbs and neck. Most commercial artists use all kinds of drawing aids, camera lucidas, projectors etc.. They are useful for somthing like this, but they can stunt your drawing capabilities and style. Also they do not work well when you work large and use classical proportions. Good Luck!