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09-12-2005, 08:50 AM
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MY first portrait
This is done as a Christmas present for my mom .It is her brother who passed away from cancer earlier this summer. 
This is the first time I have done anything on canvis either.It is not finished yet I just have to add some more details.What do you think so far? |
09-12-2005, 10:52 AM
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Re: MY first portrait
This is a great start. One of the things I would recommend doing since this is one of your first portraits I would enlarge your reference photo and change it to a grayscale image so that you can easier see the tones. This appears to me to a bit flat right now and the tones are not quite right you will need to push some of the midtones a bit darker. From what I can tell you have a prety good likeness just need to strengthen the overall tones.
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09-12-2005, 02:37 PM
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Re: MY first portrait
I agree with Sam on that this is a nice job and his ideas on the reference photos. I also agree that your tonal values need some work. But overall, I'm very impressed with your FIRST attempt!
SamH
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09-12-2005, 08:37 PM
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Re: MY first portrait
This is the finished product I finished it today.Thanks for the input.  |
09-12-2005, 09:08 PM
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Re: MY first portrait
A very nice piece, and very thoughtful.
I'm sure your mother will be proud of you, but don't forget to be proud of yourself.
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09-14-2005, 08:31 PM
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Re: MY first portrait
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A very nice piece, and very thoughtful.
I'm sure your mother will be proud of you, but don't forget to be proud of yourself.
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Well said, I couldn't have said it better!
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09-14-2005, 10:59 PM
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Re: MY first portrait
Nice work.It is really good for your first.I is better then mine.Your mom will be proud.
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09-15-2005, 12:57 AM
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Re: MY first portrait
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Well said, I couldn't have said it better!
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Thank you Penny. My remarks came to mind easily. Two years ago my Uncle died from cancer. This year a good friend of mine is dying from cancer.
I can relate...unfortunately.
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09-15-2005, 02:16 PM
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Re: MY first portrait
Good job! I echo Sam L's advice. Scan the pic, convert to grayscale, adjust the brightness/contrast so it looks like a nice B&W photo instead of a color one with the color removed. Print at 8 x 10 size and you'll have a much easier time recognizing the value changes.
KaBoom!, you're not becoming a Satanist, are you? Or one of them dang pagan types?
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09-15-2005, 02:29 PM
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KaBoom!, you're not becoming a Satanist, are you? Or one of them dang pagan types?
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I love his new siggy line! I get a quite chuckle whenever I read it! Read between the lines Tim 
If I say more a whole can of worms is going to be opened so I won't.... 
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09-15-2005, 02:52 PM
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Re: MY first portrait
Click! Out comes the can opener...aw...I guess not....
Heh heh! Glad you like it Penny...I'll do other ones for other characters and seasons too...like the Easter Bunny...Santa Claus...you know...
Have I said too much?
Larry
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09-15-2005, 05:36 PM
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Basically. heheheeeheh
Hey, if we can't observe the spirit of the law we at least can observe the letter of it. I've avoided this topic for a long time lately. But it is difficult at times. It comes and goes. One benefit... arguing against those who believe differently than I do at least keeps me from selling my crack, cocaine and meth on the streets. (j/k, I still sell them. JUST JOKING!!!!!!!!!!)
Welp, let us now refrain from tainting an otherwise religion and politics-free thread. HEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEheheheheh
There's always the debate forum. 
Tim
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09-15-2005, 05:59 PM
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I like reading stories.
Usually while having a peanut butter and blackberry jelly sandwich on Oatmeal hazelnut bread...
I can't let it go...so tempting...somebody "save" me...but not...well you know....
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09-15-2005, 08:30 PM
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Re: MY first portrait
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09-15-2005, 09:57 PM
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Okay, you two. It's three weeks of therapy for you both. Don't post again until you've aquired a better attitude!
I'll email you the therapy outlines and I expect you to follow them to the letter! No short cuts this time. hehehehehhehe
Tim
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