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03-05-2008, 10:06 PM
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background advice
I havent posted or painted much lately, but I wanted to put this up for critique. Do you think a cooler blueish background would have worked better? this seems a little muddy to me. Done with watercolor and some charcoal for texture.
~Pat H.
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03-06-2008, 12:33 AM
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Re: background advice
Personally, I really LOVE the background (just my opinion, tho)! Think it works well with the hat--those glasses are fantastic...
Michele
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03-06-2008, 12:39 AM
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Re: background advice
I think it works fine.
Very well done, don't do blues, thats good.
Retha
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03-06-2008, 12:58 AM
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Re: background advice
The background is GREAT, in my opinion....and the glasses are pretty cool.
Was this from a photo? I see a little Elvis Costello here, maybe due to the hat and glasses....great job !! Frame it....
Matt
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03-06-2008, 12:58 AM
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Re: background advice
I'm not really the right person to ask, but I LOVE the background, love the painting! The background is dark enough to make the face "pop" but light enough to show all the interesting textures. Very nice work!
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03-06-2008, 01:47 AM
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Re: background advice
I think it's purfect! The warm glow of the BG sort of shines on hs face and glasses! If it was a cooler bluish, it might have look out of place, maybe????
It's a very unique style you've got!!! Congratulations!!!
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03-06-2008, 03:44 AM
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ORMSKIRK, Lancashire
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Re: background advice
Hmm, I'm not keen on the yellows in the background.
Excellent portrait BTW.
Doug
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03-06-2008, 04:57 AM
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Pune
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Re: background advice
I want to say "The Backgroud is making the painting stand out". 
Personally, I loved the background u painted and Portrait is perfect in iteslf. 
Great Work!! 
-Aprajita
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03-06-2008, 06:01 AM
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Re: background advice
I love the style and feel of this. I wouldn't have changed it.
Carl
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03-06-2008, 06:50 AM
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Re: background advice
DON'T TOUCH IT!!! It's perfect! You are a wonderful artist, I admire your work very much!
Patty
P.S. do you have a website?
Last edited by bluegenes : 03-06-2008 at 06:52 AM.
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03-06-2008, 10:25 AM
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Re: background advice
My original plan was the green tones in the background would work with the reds in the face and tie. I think it got overworked. No, I don't have a website yet. Thanks for the replies.
~Pat H.
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03-06-2008, 11:18 AM
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Re: background advice
No, the bg is perfect! Frame it!!! Great job!!! Adding blue will ruin the effect. To me it does not look overworked.
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03-06-2008, 11:59 AM
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Re: background advice
Background works from my humble opinion. Like the texture, the repeats of the "folding" shown in the shirt. The touches of yellow in the glasses ties in well with the yellow in the background.
Jen
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03-06-2008, 12:35 PM
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Re: background advice
I'm back for another look at this! Incredible drawing skills!
Patty
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03-06-2008, 02:25 PM
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Re: background advice
Looks good, dont touch, backgrounds fine, so is your portrait |
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