Hey, so here is where I am now with my portrait commission. I'd like to say that it's complete, but in working on this piece its just so clear how much I still have yet to learn.
Crits would be great on this piece as I have to send it off.
Top right of his head looks funny, maybe looks like hes missing hair or his head comes out a bit too far, additionally, the background could use something? However, I like the clothing below his head, makes it more interesting. Maybe push the highlights in his nose just a bit further to the left because it's coming off as more crooked then it looks in the picture.
it's looking really good! Watch out with his teeth, one isn't brought up as much as the others and almost looks like its receding. Also look at the left side of his nose. I would reinforce it with some more contrast, its starting to blend in too much with the side of his face and loosing it's form. Put that one little last highlight on his nose too. Overall i think he just needs a bit more contrast, not too much, but that'll help bring him out and come together. You did a great job on the piece. I don't think a whole lot more time on it would be necessary, just a couple quick strokes. Might want to blend his shirt and background a bit, the texture is a bit heavy, but that's just a personal preference. Good luck and good job, i'm sure the client will be very pleased :D
Top right of his head looks funny, maybe looks like hes missing hair or his head comes out a bit too far, additionally, the background could use something? However, I like the clothing below his head, makes it more interesting. Maybe push the highlights in his nose just a bit further to the left because it's coming off as more crooked then it looks in the picture.
ReplyDeleteit's looking really good! Watch out with his teeth, one isn't brought up as much as the others and almost looks like its receding. Also look at the left side of his nose. I would reinforce it with some more contrast, its starting to blend in too much with the side of his face and loosing it's form. Put that one little last highlight on his nose too. Overall i think he just needs a bit more contrast, not too much, but that'll help bring him out and come together. You did a great job on the piece. I don't think a whole lot more time on it would be necessary, just a couple quick strokes. Might want to blend his shirt and background a bit, the texture is a bit heavy, but that's just a personal preference. Good luck and good job, i'm sure the client will be very pleased :D
ReplyDeleteWell done, Sarah. Who ever commisioned this piece will be very pleased.
ReplyDeleteI like the smile better than the straight face. loosk more natural. Not bad. But what do I know about art?
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