Dazed and Confused

Blinkblink · #1 06-11-2012, 11:14 PM

Got a late start on this today, but since I was in the mood and didn't forsee any distractions, I dove into it. It's late now, a little tired and so I will stop till tomorrow. Not much more to do, but I think I can tweak it some. Its about 27 by 43 inches.

arl · #2 06-12-2012, 06:01 AM

Wonderful capture of expression and lovely color mix.

Blinkblink · #3 06-12-2012, 12:17 PM

Thanks Arl. I am happy with it.

Did just a little more this morning.

**jjackm** · #4 06-12-2012, 01:07 PM

nice, is this a watercolor?

LittleBear · #5 06-12-2012, 04:42 PM

I really like this so I hope you don't mind a note... The highest contrast is on her shirt, so that ends up being the focal point, not her face. I don't know how to resolve it, if you feel it needs to be resolved...? Anyway, as I said, this is a great piece!

Blinkblink · #6 06-12-2012, 08:57 PM

Littlebear. Thanks for the reminder on the contrast and I don't see it as a problem here because while it may be the highest contrast, it's only a blouse. The jesture, including the face, weighs heavier than the contrast element being that it is what it is and it is also expressing a human emotion.

Thanks for the compliment and I am happy with it too. This is the fourth painting I have done in eight days and I finally feel "stretched" and ready to run.

Blinkblink · #7 06-12-2012, 10:28 PM

Jjackm... Yes, it's a warercolor. Thanks.

**michaeleric** · #8 06-13-2012, 06:33 PM

A very powerful presence

dgford · #9 06-14-2012, 07:32 AM

I tend to agree with Alex that there is competition for the C of I, with even the strong shape of her abdomen competing. But I can live with those quite happily --- it is her vertical right arm being lost in its adjacent verticals that I find more distracting. Maybe bringing out the elbow a bit more may solve it -- I haven't an answer !
Great vigour and colour selections.
Geoff

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