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Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Melissa's Art...and Victoria
Megan, the bottom portrait is Melissa's work in progress. The top one is her Grade 11 final piece. She said she would welcome any suggestions you might have... I'm sorry that it seemed to blur when I cropped it. It makes it hard to see clearly...
Oh, wow!! Let her know I am REALLY impressed :) These are amazing! Very nice details and I love the depth and layering of colors. I think doing portraits is pretty difficult, and she's pulled both off nicely. I love the far-off gaze in the top one too.
Is this a favorite medium of hers? I've never worked with pastels, so I don't think I could offer much advice in that respect. The only thing I would say is where the hair falls on the shirt (top)it might look nice to add a little more of a shadow. I hesitate to even say that without seeing it in person, but in the end it doesn't matter what I say ~ it's her piece. I am SO glad you shared these :) Thank you both!
Thank-you Megan. I will let her see this and see what she thinks. Thank-you for taking the time to offer a fresh eye.
Today I'm off to my mom's birthday tea. We have been doing this for close to 15 years. All the sisters and sister-in-laws (10 in total) get together and we bring fresh-baked treats, brunch casseroles, etc to have with tea and coffee.
Yes, it is a time we always look forward to! Next year mom is going to turn 70. I have a feeling the guys are gonna want to be in on that one;)
Melissa appreciated your suggestions and yes, she loves working with chalk pastel although she enjoys acrylic paints as well. I don't think she has much luck with water-color. It seems difficult, which makes your art all the more admirable.
Oh, wow!! Let her know I am REALLY impressed :) These are amazing! Very nice details and I love the depth and layering of colors. I think doing portraits is pretty difficult, and she's pulled both off nicely. I love the far-off gaze in the top one too.
ReplyDeleteIs this a favorite medium of hers? I've never worked with pastels, so I don't think I could offer much advice in that respect. The only thing I would say is where the hair falls on the shirt (top)it might look nice to add a little more of a shadow. I hesitate to even say that without seeing it in person, but in the end it doesn't matter what I say ~ it's her piece. I am SO glad you shared these :) Thank you both!
Thank-you Megan. I will let her see this and see what she thinks. Thank-you for taking the time to offer a fresh eye.
ReplyDeleteToday I'm off to my mom's birthday tea. We have been doing this for close to 15 years. All the sisters and sister-in-laws (10 in total) get together and we bring fresh-baked treats, brunch casseroles, etc to have with tea and coffee.
Wow, what a great tradition for the girls :) A birthday tea... just thinking of it makes me smile!!
ReplyDeleteYes, it is a time we always look forward to! Next year mom is going to turn 70. I have a feeling the guys are gonna want to be in on that one;)
ReplyDeleteMelissa appreciated your suggestions and yes, she loves working with chalk pastel although she enjoys acrylic paints as well. I don't think she has much luck with water-color. It seems difficult, which makes your art all the more admirable.