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    brynmr
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        I decided to go with a theme in this portrait of my grand niece Abby. She loves to read and the ref pic I took of her suggested a flying carpet (dunno why it just did). The round shape is going to be a harvest moon so the time of day will be just after sunset. I did a little manipulation in photoshop of the the ref pic to show the general colors and the values. The values will be very important in this drawing. I’m working on strathmore medium 4 ply with Prismacolors. Size is about 16.5 x 24.5 in. I’m going to take my time with this one so don’t expect quick results. I’ll need your help with the color (as always). One of the things I don’t understand is how to make the colors appear as though they’re in shadow (thanks to those who have already made suggestions) I’m terrible at duplicating colors that are before me. If the world was B&W I’d have no worries. ;)

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        #1052400
        brynmr
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            Oh yeah, I did a study of her expression from another photo. Her hair wasn’t blowing in the wind so I had to make that up. I’m pretty happy with the study. :)

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            #1052396
            quickcat327
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                This looks interesting, although the ref. with her reading shows up quite dark here I know that this will be another great work of yours Tom. Can hardly wait to see what you do with it.

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                #1052258
                BKWYRM
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                    So Tommy, I assume that the parts of her touching the carpet will be deeply shadowed, while the parts (like her face) that are higher up will be better illuminated. Yes? No? Love the quality of your lines!

                    What’s on Teddy’s fishing pole? A light?

                    Kathy

                    #1052401
                    brynmr
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                        So Tommy, I assume that the parts of her touching the carpet will be deeply shadowed, while the parts (like her face) that are higher up will be better illuminated. Yes? No? Love the quality of your lines!

                        What’s on Teddy’s fishing pole? A light?

                        A lantern yes. I’m thinking the whole figure will be in shadow.

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                        Asher
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                            Wonderful concept, Tommy! Will watch with great interest. I agree with Kathy; your line work is so delicate and sure.

                            Sanford

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                            #1052340
                            Katherine T
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                                This looks very promising – I really like the idea.

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                                #1052362
                                lynn1
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                                    A lantern yes. I’m thinking the whole figure will be in shadow.

                                    With the lantern placement, won’t the back/top of her head need to be lighter?

                                    #1052305
                                    CAULFIELD
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                                        I absolutely LOVE this!! I can’t wait to see it progress!! Your study is stunning!

                                        Nicole

                                        #1052402
                                        brynmr
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                                            Thanks Nicole. Took me a while to understand her mouth and eyes.

                                            Good point Lynn. I’ll do that.

                                            Katherine, I didn’t get my “kid” ref pic but something better came of it I think. I could do “theme” portraits of kids. Nick’s brother could be done dresses as Buzz Lightyear. ;)

                                            Sanford, my lines look awfully sketchy at first til I know where their going.

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                                            #1052311
                                            Weezy
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                                                I’m on board for this one, Tommy. It looks intruguing as all get out. I am really wanting to observe the development on this one. Interesting beginning so far. And there areplenty of colorists here if you need help, they ‘ve come to my rescue more than once. :D

                                                Good to see everybody posting again……ahhhh…. :D

                                                #1052381
                                                catchlight
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                                                    Tommy, you’re amazing, I think this will be incredible! I love your style and boy, I think the study is wonderful on it’s own too!

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                                                    #1052223
                                                    beebluefern
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                                                        Tommy you know I am in for this one! I love it so much and it will be just exquisite when complete. I do like the lantern being held by the bear. Stars on the carpet look great by the way! Abby is delightful! This will be such a happy piece of art! Good work my friend!

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                                                        Meisie
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                                                            Tommy I love it already! your drawings are so beautiful.

                                                            Meisie

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                                                            This is going to be great. You’ve got a really great pose there! :wave:

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