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Old 05-15-2006, 08:55 PM   #4
Alexandra Tyng Alexandra Tyng is offline
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Marina, this is a fine accomplishment! You have a lovely face with interesting bone structure; I imagine it was a pleasure to paint. The color and modeling seem accurate.

It's true that you could put on more paint, especially in the light areas. This might naturally happen as you paint more with oils--or you may have to force it a little by adding more paint at the end, in selected areas. To get the feeling of a loaded paintbrush, mix your color, scrape it all together with a palette knife, then scoop up a generous amount with the tip of your brush.

The other thing that hits me are the edges. I think many are too defined. The lips, for instance, the lower eyelash area, and the bottom of the face and the neck. The hair also. If you get the features in the right place, you will NOT ruin the likeness by painting the light areas looser and thicker.
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