Marvin (art)

[tripperfunster]

*sigh*

I've almost finished the portrait of my friend's child, but I'm not happy with it. :(

I mean, all and all, it's not half bad, as far as portraits go, but since this child is DEAD, I feel like it's got to be better. Much better.

I've aged him here (unintentionally, of course) and I think I'll try again, but focus more on the rounded features of a seven year old. I aged my own son when I drew him too. My eyes are obviously more drawn to angles than curves, and little kids are more curvy.

I also went too heavy with the black in the shadows. I should have used rich dark browns instead, so the look more like shadows and less like dirt.

Any other crit would be much appreciated.

Comments

[juniperus.livejournal.com]

*hugs you*

This is so hard to do, you are stronger than I.

[tripperfunster.livejournal.com]

Seriously, this is nothing.

I have never seen such pure and profound grief as this poor woman has had. I honestly don't think I could survive something like that.