Portrait Artist Forum    

Go Back   Portrait Artist Forum > Oil Critiques
FAQ Community Calendar Today's Posts Search


Reply
 
Topic Tools Search this Topic Display Modes
Old 12-29-2001, 04:44 PM   #11
Karin Wells Karin Wells is offline
FT Pro, Mem SOG,'08 Cert Excellence PSA, '02 Schroeder Portrait Award Copley Soc, '99 1st Place PSA, '98 Sp Recognition Washington Soc Portrait Artists, '97 1st Prize ASOPA, '97 Best Prtfolio ASOPA
 
Karin Wells's Avatar
 
Joined: Jun 2001
Location: Peterborough, NH
Posts: 1,114



Nice light. I like it.
__________________
Karin Wells

www.KarinWells.com

www.KarinWells.BlogSpot.com
  Reply With Quote
Old 12-29-2001, 07:21 PM   #12
Stanka Kordic Stanka Kordic is offline
SOG Member
FT Professional
 
Stanka Kordic's Avatar
 
Joined: Sep 2001
Location: Cleveland Heights, OH
Posts: 184
Hi David,

I have a suggestion concerning his left arm. It bothers me not knowing if its lying across his lap, or at his side. Perhaps just a hint of a value change indicating the position. Otherwise, I love the mood.
  Reply With Quote
Old 12-29-2001, 11:12 PM   #13
David Dowbyhuz David Dowbyhuz is offline
Associate Member
 
David Dowbyhuz's Avatar
 
Joined: Nov 2001
Location: Montreal, Canada
Posts: 123
Hi, Stanka.

I see your point. I'll trot out the old stand-by; the original is less conflicted.

You're right though, the shirt & sleeve (his arm is on his lap) are too close in value. The puzzle is less when seen in RL (real life) as his wrist and part of his left hand is visible in the shadow cast by the arm of his chair. The shirt sleeve would have to be somewhat darker then the shirt-front, and I'm not convinced how that would work. I suppose I could also shadow the shirt above the sleeve too ...

Regards,
Dave
  Reply With Quote
Reply


Currently Active Users Viewing this Topic: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is Off
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump

 

Make a Donation



Support the Forum by making a donation or ordering on Amazon through our search or book links..







All times are GMT -4. The time now is 05:46 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.6
Copyright ©2000 - 2025, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.