I like the folds of the fabric and the shadows cast on her face. I find portraits very hard and unforgiving to paint. I don't use oil because of all that mixing of colours and a messy media to handle. So well done.
Thank you, CorinaWan! Yes, portraits for me too are the hardest thing to paint. The fabric is quite forgiving, if the roundness of a fold is moved over from reality it is still ok. Now if the roundness of a cheek is moved, bingbadaboom, you get clown. It drives me crazy sometimes but feels really good when it works.
May your day be so bright that even your shades don't work as they should!!!
Yes, portraits for me too are the hardest thing to paint. The fabric is quite forgiving, if the roundness of a fold is moved over from reality it is still ok. Now if the roundness of a cheek is moved, bingbadaboom, you get clown.
It drives me crazy sometimes but feels really good when it works.
I appreciate your kindness and taking the time to comment and save her!