Elena

[Susan Ballinger]

Thanks for the reply Julie. I will see what I can do about overlaying them. I have photoshop, just need to see what I can manage. Things somehow become so much more obvious when I look at a photo of it. Perhaps it is simply because its easier to see the image as a whole when it is smaller.

I am trying to wrap my head around what you're saying about the cube. Do you mean that the length of the head is too long in relation to the depth of it?

I had to laugh at your other post about warning labels on art supplies.

Susan

[Julie Deane]

Yes, that's right, Susan. Right now it seems that the face is too long compared to the width. It will become obvious with the overlay.
If you don't want to do a techie overlay, do the low-tech way with tracing paper.

[Julie Deane]

Here's a general idea of what I mean by making it a cube (even though I didn't put the whole shape in). Sometimes simplification into basic forms aids in visualization.

[Susan Ballinger]

I know there's still lots to learn, but I got to a point with this one that I felt happy with what I'd accomplished. So it has been signed and delivered to her very happy parents. On to the next painting to see what I can learn from it!

Susan

[Julie Deane]

Much improved, Susan. I look forward to seeing what other great strides you will take in a short time!