Oil portrait of my daughter

[Carlise Azmitia]

I have a love/hate relationship with oils. So, I am doing them on a regular basis to get more comfortable with them. Here is one I did of my daughter and a couple of the processes that took me to my finished. I’m a total work in process so any critique anywhere I post is gratefully accepted. Thank you!!

[Chris_Legaspi]

Hi Carlise, beautiful work so far. There are many things working. The first thing I would work on this value composition. I would like to see more contrast, more unified darks and a brighter fabric so it separates from her skin and becomes its own value shape mass. As for the drawing, I made some subtle adjustments to the eyebrows to unify them, the lips to align them and overall plane definition and also more contrast. Hope that helps.

[Carlise Azmitia]

Chris, thank you so much for taking the time to help me! This was my very first portrait in oil. I’ve done mostly sea/landscapes and birds. I was scared to do this and so glad I put it up for critique. I’m writing down all your notes and taking them into my next oil. The changes you made totally make sense and I appreciate your expertise. Can’t wait to try another portrait! My blessings to you!!

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