Cleopatra Eyes

[Jean Kelly]

I've been playing around with this, it's 18"x12", oil on a gessoed panel. I'm not quite finished, the area of her arm under all the hair still needs some work. But I'm close. This photo has some glare since it's still quite wet, but I'm curious to hear what you think.

Jean

[Patricia Joyce]

Oh Jean,
The mood and composition in this is so good. She makes me wonder what she is up too - so much genuine happiness, she glows!!

[Jean Kelly]

Thanks Pat! On my screen the light areas are too light, and the cool areas are too cool. I wanted to do a painting that was more to the warm side and the photo doesn't reflect this. I'll try again for a better shot when it"s complete.

Jean

[Mischa Milosevic]

Jean, grate job! The hair brilliance in the shadow and on table is beautiful. I am sure you will give the hair in light on top the same shine, that special touch to give it more life. I love the hand and the top. Maybe a few softer edges on the rim of the hood. My I be bold and suggest unifying the hue in the face the cheek seems a bit strong on the chroma. I personally like the chroma on the nose but think the cheek is a tad to strong. What do you think? One more thing, the dip on the wing of the nose a touch to dark.

I hope that helps.
mischa

[Kimberly Dow]

Jean, I love this horizontal format.

I think, as was mentioned that the chroma is too high on the cheek - too red. Also, check her hand perhaps. It may be the legnth of the lines between the fingers, but it looks off to me.

This is going to be lovely!

[Richard Monro]

Jean,
You have captured a wonderful feeling in this composition. I feel that is even more important than technical competency. I agree with the chroma comments, but it won't take much to tidy up and make this a very stunning painting. Looking forward to the finished piece.