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    Tanja
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        My old dilemma: should I stop and maintain some of the freshness (for examples of the background) or should I add more glazes and run into the risk of overworking it…..

        Your C&C and advice is greatly appreciated.
        Thanks for looking and have a safe weekend.

        Tanja

        Sennelier paint on wc paper, 300g/m2, 30*30cm

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        #966571
        Kaylen
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            It is my opinion that the eye is generally drawn to the purest color and the areas with the biggest light/dark contrast, so I would take a light wash of some dull orange over the whole background, you got the eyes good,noses are usually a lot darker in the holes

            Kaylen Savoie
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            At least twice a year,paint something better than you ever painted before.

            #966574
            Tanja
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                Hi Kaylen, thank you for your feedback.
                I added a little bit of shading to Wilma and I worked on the nose a little bit and applied a wash to the background (mainly very diluted quina gold and a little transparent brown). I think it has improved and I will stop now.
                Thanks again, this was very helpful…

                Tanja

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                #966572
                Kaylen
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                    I can always only speak for how I see things ,ang others often dissagree, but I think it is stronger now for sure

                    Kaylen Savoie
                    https://www.savoieartist.com/
                    At least twice a year,paint something better than you ever painted before.

                    #966573
                    mlaiuppa
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                        Hi Kaylen, thank you for your feedback.
                        I added a little bit of shading to Wilma and I worked on the nose a little bit and applied a wash to the background (mainly very diluted quina gold and a little transparent brown). I think it has improved and I will stop now.
                        Thanks again, this was very helpful…

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                        Tanja

                        I would put a bit of shading on her body around her head just to pop the muzzle into the foreground more.

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                        #966569
                        kayakartist
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                            What a sweet painting, Tanja. Great advice from Kaylen, and you implemented it very well. I also agree with mlaiuppa on the shading, but it is scary to keep going when your instinct is to stop…good luck!

                            Maribeth

                            #966570
                            KiwiKate
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                                Great pose and beautifully painted Tanja!

                                Kate
                                Henderson, Nevada
                                C&C always welcomed!

                                "Never ruin a good day by thinking about a bad yesterday". -- Anon.

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