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Marvin (art)
Mar. 4th, 2009 12:12 am*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.
( Marvin )
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.
( Marvin )
