Portrait of a little girl

[Allan Rahbek]

Hi Rui,

I must agree that this is not an easy reference photo to use. I think you have to invent some shadow areas to emphasize the 3D forms.

You could make a broad contour along the coat, starting from her right cheek and down to the button of the painting, indicating that the light comes from a point a little more left than it actually does.

Likewise you could adjust the shadow areas on her left cheek and under the nose.

You will see what works. It does not need to be much to work.

Allan

[Rui Manuel]

Hi all, and thank you so much for your words on this painting.

Well, actually I think this was my very first portrait ever painted, two years ago. This doesnt mean that I am much better now, but I did some improvement.

Thanks again for your time!
My best regards,
Rui.

[Alexandra Tyng]

Oh, that is too funny! Sorry, Rui, it was typical of absentminded me not to check the date of the original post, just the last one!

[Rui Manuel]

Thanks for your words, Alexandra !

See you around!
Rui.