Santiago

Carolyn Bannister · 04-16-2005, 05:20 AM

Hi Carolyn,

I really like this, it' almost feels like you could be touching knees with him! The expression on his face is really nice and the beer looks like it would spill if you tilt the page

I'm not really qualified to make critiques but some areas on his face do look a little warm on my monitor as well.

I've always used canson myself in the past but tried Sennelier sanded for the first time with my last piece, it was definitely a revelation.

Best wishes,

Carolyn (Bannister)

ps. What's the weather like down there, I'm really not liking all this rain and cold at this time of the year

Chris Saper · 04-16-2005, 11:31 AM

Carolyn,

This is not one bit clumsy, it's beautiful, and my favorite of yours (so far).

The colors work well for me as they are, and contribute to the feeling of being in a cafe or tavern, where you would often find odd ambient light. If I were you, I'd make the suggested changes to minimize the attention the right hand is getting, frame it, and get i ton the wall. Then on to the next

Carolyn Ortiz · 04-17-2005, 04:22 AM

Thank you Carolyn! I'm really looking forward to trying a different paper for the next piece, hope it will help! I might just have a sheet of Sennelier sanded.

It's been cloudy and rainy here too and pretty cold. What a tease the weather was, just a couple weeks ago it was swim suit time, can't wait for the sun to come back! I'm off to find your last piece!

Well, Chris, you've made my day! Thank you so much for your thoughts! Time to fix those things and get it on the wall.

Julie Deane · 04-18-2005, 06:26 PM

Clumsy, Carolyn? I don't think so! I like the composition and the wistful or thoughtful facial expression. I agree with Mike that the colors seem pretty warm on my monitor too. I'll leave the finer critique to those better qualified, but my opinion is that this is very nice.

Michele Rushworth · 04-19-2005, 09:56 AM

I also like the very warm color palette. It really sets the sense of place. Like Chris, I think it's time to get this one framed and up on the wall!

Claudemir Bonfim · 04-19-2005, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Julie Deane

Clumsy, Carolyn? I don't think so! I like the composition and the wistful or thoughtful facial expression. I agree with Mike that the colors seem pretty warm on my monitor too. I'll leave the finer critique to those better qualified, but my opinion is that this is very nice.

I totally agree with Julie...
about the colors... I think that's the illumination. That's beautiful...
take a look at a similar illumination by Nelson Shanks.

Carolyn Ortiz · 04-20-2005, 03:33 AM

Julie, Michele, and Claudemir,

I just can't thank you enough! You all have really helped give me that positive push to keep doing more. I'm already about 1/3 of the way done with my next and having a fantastic time. And Claudemir thanks for posting that Shanks piece, that is certainly something amazing to aspire to!

Thank you all! Your thoughts are so deeply appreciated!