Head Study

Terri Ficenec · 07-04-2004, 03:14 PM

I've been working on this little head study of my daughter, as I'd like to do a larger portrait of her... This is cropped out of a larger photo.

Any feedback, suggestions greatly appreciated! Thanks!

Mary Sparrow · 07-04-2004, 03:44 PM

Terri I love this, she is so pretty! You certainly nailed the likeness. My only little nitpick is that I would like to see a little more color in her cheeks. What size is this?

Terri Ficenec · 07-04-2004, 05:35 PM

Thanks Mary! I'll try to oil in with a little more color on her cheeks once the paint that's on there dries.
This is 12"x9".

Michele Rushworth · 07-05-2004, 10:18 AM

Terry, this is your best yet. Congratulations!

David Bottoni · 07-05-2004, 01:57 PM

Terri, for a work that small, you really brought out plenty of detail. I really like how you balanced the colour and values in comparison with the photo, making this a painting and not just a copy.

Terri Ficenec · 07-05-2004, 09:20 PM

Michele - I think all these months of feedback are finally starting to gel. Thanks so much!

David - Thanks! Though the canvas is small, her face is almost life-size on it, so the details were do-able. Before I found this forum, I painted a few paintings with tiny little heads (2-3")... it makes it really hard to get a good likeness!

I really appreciate the feedback -- Thanks again!