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jmcdowell
San Antonio, TX
April 02, 2008
05:33 PM Post #4747281
| Hey guys,
I would love to get some opinions here. I have been asked to do a portrait and am trying to decide which of these photos to use.
What do you think?
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katiebear
mulege
Mexico
April 02, 2008
10:14 PM Post #4748680
| I definately prefer the second one, in which she is smiling. We need more happy people (and portraits).
katiebear |
Gardnerkett
Pass Christian, MS
(Zone 8b)
April 03, 2008
09:31 AM Post #4750185
| The second one, she looks worried in the first one. Looking forward to seeing your painting. |
jmcdowell
San Antonio, TX
April 03, 2008
10:08 AM Post #4750358
| See I agree with you guys. The second one looks happier and more like her as we know her. Unfortunately, the first one is the one she (and her mother) chose. They are wanting a more formal traditional portrait. I was thinking I could get her to change her mind, but so far it hasn't worked. lol.
On the other hand, traditionally portrait painters don't show teeth, because it is a dead give-away the artist used a photo and didn't paint from life. Personally, I don't really mind that, but in the portrait world it's a no no.
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katiebear
mulege
Mexico
April 03, 2008
12:14 PM Post #4751063
| Do they only have the two phhotos? Maybe you could take some shots with your digital camera and get one where she looks happier.
katiebear |
roybird
Santa Fe, NM
April 03, 2008
06:13 PM Post #4752618
| I like the one where she is smiling, too. Oh, well. |
Kathleen
Panama, NY
(Zone 5a)
April 04, 2008
04:23 PM Post #4757633
| Ok, the voice of dissent here, I like the more pensive photo better - think Mona Lisa. There is a whole lot more in that photo than the smiling one. |
Zanymuse
Scotia, CA
(Zone 9b)
April 05, 2008
12:01 AM Post #4759512
| Can you do the first one but change the eyes to be like the second so that she looks less frightened? Unless of course that fearfull look is what she wants... an omen of the future? |
jmcdowell
San Antonio, TX
April 06, 2008
08:40 AM Post #4765211
| Hey guys. I talked to her again and she is still certain that she wants the first one. I am going to change a couple of things about it though, especially the lighting.
Zany, that's too funny, I don't really see fear in the picture, just not as much happiness as in the second. She has been with her fiance for years now, so I don't think it's an omen. lol.
I think once it's is translated into paint it will look much better. Now I just have to decide how I want to do the background... |
2vernes
Blytheville, AR
(Zone 7a)
April 06, 2008
09:13 AM Post #4765309
| Here's my 2 cents worth--I like the first photo for a portrait. More elegant and portrait like. She certainly is a pretty girl and will be fun to paint. Laverne |
jmcdowell
San Antonio, TX
April 06, 2008
05:44 PM Post #4767495
| Thanks Laverne. She is my sister-n-law, so I really want to get this one right. She asked me to do the portrait for her and I told her I would as her wedding present. |
2vernes
Blytheville, AR
(Zone 7a)
April 07, 2008
12:50 AM Post #4769492
| That is a great one of a kind wedding present--no chance she'll ever forget where that present came from. |
missingrosie
Hillsborough, NC
April 07, 2008
07:52 PM Post #4772747
| Hi Jim
She is beautiful.
Perhaps she and her mom are responding to the first photo because intuitively they know that the first photo is more traditional for a portrait -- not smiling/no teeth, etc. Would either lady object to you changing the eyes a tad to a more 'looking forward' or gaze as opposed to this slightly sad 'looking backward' look that she has now? Her arm and the overall pose/lines of her neck/bustline are much nicer in the first photo. Her hair is perfect and her eyes are lighter and the lighting in the photo is better. It may be these things plus the reluctance to be smiling as she is in the second that is driving the choice. For sure, the second has a fun/personality spark that connects that the first does not. Her eyes are beautiful. Also, could you do both on one canvas? Or, is that totally out of the question? It would be a nice composition if the first photo could be more dominant/central and perhaps more 'misty' while the second photo smaller and more distinct to capture those eyes!
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Gardnerkett
Pass Christian, MS
(Zone 8b)
April 08, 2008
11:14 AM Post #4775963
| I agree with missingrosie comments, especially the comments on the eyes.
The first photo is a very traditional pose, which is what you expect in a standard portrait.
I myself like the unexpected, and would prefer something that captures a bit of the sitters personality and youth.
Looks like you have your work cut out for you! Good luck. |
missingrosie
Hillsborough, NC
April 08, 2008
04:20 PM Post #4777276
| After reading over my last comment - I realize that it doesn't make sense but I can remember portraits that we had made as a kid (first holy communion) where several photos were placed and some seemed more transparent than others (I do realize you have to DRAW this)(magician!) and it all looked great. I think the first photo lends itself to that 'less than present' (don't want to say 'ghost') effect because to me the two photos seem to reflect a gal with one foot in the past (single, youth, fun, no responsibilty - nothing unknown) and one foot in the present. I realize of course both are her bride photos - but the first 'gal' seems sort of sad or wistful and the second 'gal' says 'Whoo Hoo!!! Bring it On! and seems totally ready to get on with the next adventure! it would be a shame to lose either one. |
summerkid
Rose Lodge, OR
(Zone 8b)
April 10, 2008
02:59 PM Post #4787911
| I think just lift the corners of her lips a tad & the first look will be fantastic.
PLEASE show us pix as you go, OK? |
pepper23
KC Metro area, MO
(Zone 5b)
April 12, 2008
07:54 PM Post #4799328
| I like the first one better. :~) |
jcoats123
Payson, AZ
(Zone 7a)
December 18, 2008
07:22 PM Post #5906008
| The first one, please
JoAnne |
gardenguyaz
Chandler, AZ
(Zone 9b)
December 19, 2008
03:10 PM Post #5908797
| To me she looks sad and lost in the first one. The second one she lights up the room.
Alan |
summerkid
Rose Lodge, OR
(Zone 8b)
December 21, 2008
06:05 AM Post #5914338
| The portrait is long since painted & on his Web site. |
Allwild
East, TX
(Zone 7b)
December 22, 2008
03:36 PM Post #5919168
| can we be linked to that website to see the finished portrait????? Would love to see...PRETTY PLEEEEZE??? |
katiebear
mulege
Mexico
December 22, 2008
03:44 PM Post #5919195
| It's http://www.samurals.com.
kb |
Allwild
East, TX
(Zone 7b)
December 22, 2008
04:23 PM Post #5919285
| WOW!!!! Thanks katiebear. It turned out beautiful!! But they are all magnificent. What talent he has! |
Texasgal77
Baytown, TX
(Zone 9a)
December 31, 2008
12:58 AM Post #5946508
| Very talented! WOW! I too liked the first one for the portrait. It turned out wonderful!!!!!!!!!!!!! Great job! Very well done!!!!!!!!!! I'm sure it will always be treasured!
Jeanne |
