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November 13, 2018 at 12:56 pm #464755
Hi,
I am new to the site, and have started my first self portrait. I would highly value your critique. I am painting with oils on canvas 12×16 from a photograph.
I am a beginner.
Thank you!
Celia Coleman
Celia
November 14, 2018 at 8:52 am #727649Would it be possible to see the photo you are using [if you are using one ] for comparison
November 14, 2018 at 11:12 am #727652Absolutely. Here is the photograph.
Celia
November 14, 2018 at 11:16 am #727653The lighting sort of makes this photograph have a very dark background. The lighting is to the right of me,
Celia
November 14, 2018 at 11:52 am #727651Kinda Picasso like to me. Are you aiming for that or more realistic. The choice will depend on what advice you get.
November 14, 2018 at 12:02 pm #727654First, thank you for the critique. Well, I went in wanting to capture something from the photo, but definetly not to replicate it. I want to know first, does it make the viewer feel something, even if it pisses you off. I don’t want indifference. Second, balance and colors. My technique I am practicing daily, and (I hope) will come with time.
Celia
November 14, 2018 at 12:25 pm #727655I should add it was really fun to do… I truly enjoyed painting this thing lol!
Celia
November 14, 2018 at 8:29 pm #727656I’ve changed the color and shape of the mouth, done some things with the eyes, added some pink to lt cheek, straightened edges, defined chin in small way. Not much overall. Any comments are welcome.
Celia
November 15, 2018 at 8:38 am #727650I should add it was really fun to do… I truly enjoyed painting this thing lol!
Do you know , you have hit the nail on the head – how can you add to that :thumbsup:
November 15, 2018 at 11:29 am #727657Yes, I think it is time to move on to something else.
Celia
November 15, 2018 at 6:40 pm #727658How do I move this to the gallery where there is no critique?
Celia
November 19, 2018 at 12:25 pm #727648Only staff can move a thread.
Whenever you complete a WIP and want it moved you can click on the small red triangle in the upper right hand corner of your post and notify a staff member.November 19, 2018 at 12:31 pm #727659Thank you Jon!
Celia
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