kelly7sep02

[byron]

MY IMAGE(S):
http://www.wetcanvas.com/Critiques/upload_spool/09-13-2002/11903_kelly7sep02.tif.gif

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Critiques/upload_spool/09-13-2002/11903_headand_handkelly.tif.gif


GENERAL INFORMATION:
Title: kelly7sep02
Year Created: 2002
Medium: Pastel
Surface: Paper
Dimension: 12x16
Allow digital alterations?: Yes!

MY COMMENTS:
2hr pose. group. don't like background garbage i must have had a brain fart.nupastel on mi-tientes

MY QUESTIONS FOR THE GROUP:
i am wanting to find my weaknesses so that i can aproach my lifedrawing with a better understanding of my common errors.

[madster]

Overall, your proportions are very good.

I think you summed it up best about the background. Between the colors, and the lack of follow through, the background gives your subject a somewhat distorted sense of proportion, which is not really true, as if you can "separate" youself from looking at the background, the model seems to be quite balanced.

What detracts the eye is the lack of support for her head, which makes her look uncomfortably suspended, and the warm tones by her legs and the angle of her right foot, which makes the lower leg seem "off" somehow.

Consider this a fairly successful piece for the subject, and a valuable learning experience on taking a moment to plan your background before starting.

Have a great day!
Madster

[byron]

madster i agree with you totally on your summation of the picture. i am hoping to get a few minutes alone with it soon. thanks
-byron-