My first Old Master Copy

[Janet Kimantas]

Hey David,

Thanks for your thoughtful post, and I hope you have as much fun when it comes time to paint your copy.

I gridded the high rez image in photoshop and drew a grid on my canvas to transfer the drawing. I also took a photo at the end of every session and superimposed it over the "original" to recheck the drawing at every stage.

Thanks for the kudos on the greys, I really worked on those. I have to confess, though, that I heard someone say that she (the original) looked like she needed a shave. I think the bluey greys need to be used carefully, at least by me in the future. That being said, I learned a lot about cool flesh colours that I hope sticks.

I will pay attention to the greyscale comparison when I get back to her. Thanks. Ain't Photoshop wonderful? Yeah, my very very first Old Master copy - 3 years of studying studio art at the university level and not one copy done. Disgraceful. I will do more, I think. What a great way to learn. Enjoy yours!

Janet