Child of Madagascar

[idcrisis55]

Child of Madagascar
Mixed Media
Watercolor & Acrylic
1/8th Sheet Fabriano Aristico Soft Press Paper

I've shown both the full and cropped version of the painting. It began as a watercolor than moved in with acrylics. Many thanks for the permission and use of the reference photo provided by babasteve of Flickr.

I have a tendency to make a child look older and realize that the length from the bottom of the nose to the chin is too long, causing the older look. Still it has all been good practice. Suggestions and critiques are most welcomed.

[Dcam]

I love to see so many colors in flesh. beautifully rendered. A lovely portrait.
Derek

[dgford]

Ann, thank you letting us see this.
It has it all --- superb brushwork, strong colours, great tonal control, good underlying bone structure --- and a personal learning reminder !
Great artistry.
Geoff

[Brenda Y]

Wow -- I think it's phenomenal. If you hadn't mentioned the length between nose and chin, I'd not have noticed! After reading your comment, I did a mental graph and can see what you're talking about, but for some reason it really doesn't stand out as an oops! Outstanding work on the fleshtones and those eyes -- they are what REALLY speak to me! This is a piece you should be very proud of!!

[idcrisis55]

Thank you Derek, Geoff, and Brenda - I appreciate your time and your comments.

[KreativeK]

Awesome angelic face on this child, Ann! It is a wonderful piece with no boo-boos I can see at all.

[idcrisis55]

Thank you Kay.

[mgiedd]

I don't do figures at all...and agree with Kay and Brenda. Her little button nose says "child"...and I absolutely love the local color in her face. The entire painting is just so soft. Very nice...

[idcrisis55]

Marcia, I appreciate your comments, thank you.

[WaterMike]

Didn't look at the reference photo, but this, by itself, is very very nice. The mouth, eyes, expression - all very compelling

[backspin]

Wonderful piece!! Thank you so much for sharing it.

[idcrisis55]

Mike and Backspin, thank you both for your comments. It's appreciated.

[Faafil]

Lovely work Ann - I too appreciate all the color you used in the flesh tones and hair - well done!

[idcrisis55]

Thanks, Mary Lou!

[ragin]

This is a really good painting. We artists often make a mistake when we do eyes. I know for a fact that every human being's eyes are asymmetrical. You hold a mirror, & check. I am NOT being critical here, but the child's left eye is too far away & slightly higher.