elbows

[gnu]

I have a portraiture of my daughter I'm trying, there are interesting angles to arms and face, plenty of room round head etc, but one elbow goes off the picture. Do I paint it in and expand the space, or Leave as is? or do you need to see it first?
It is only a small area left off
Thankx
Gill:D

[gnu]

This may make it easier for you to help me, lots wrong so far, but at least a start I want to keep the arms in as they provide interest with the angles .. this may mean just suggesting the stairs that support the arms...

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/12-Mar-2002/Rochelle_line_drawing_right_way_up_1.jpg

[bruin70]

what you have is fine.

base your composition on the FEELING you get from it. if you were to bring the elbow in, she would look wedged in.....{M}

[gnu]

Bruin70..
Thank you so much for your imput.. I LOVE her 100% smile in this photo, so I do want to capture this... it is extremely helpful to access experience :)