This is large and a lesson in going back and forth with changes to just about everything. I’ve managed to paint a different woman in each of my versions. Where the highlights were lost, a damp paper towel brought them back.
I think this looks more finished than the middle sketch. There's a softness and gentleness to her that comes through. She looks a bit more worldly-wise than the first version but they're all obviously the same person--just in different moods. These sepia portraits are really nicely done!
I wonder what the size is compared to the others. I think I prefer the less finished ones. It looks a little like it couldn't decide whether it was a straight on portrait or sometimes slightly turned to the side with the features sometimes turned and sometimes not.
Problem is that from reading text about her I know that the necklace and collar are Campfire Girl items made by her. Thus I know she was ateen and I have made her a matron.
I think this looks more finished than the middle sketch. There's a softness and gentleness to her that comes through. She looks a bit more worldly-wise than the first version but they're all obviously the same person--just in different moods. These sepia portraits are really nicely done!
ReplyDeleteI wonder what the size is compared to the others. I think I prefer the less finished ones. It looks a little like it couldn't decide whether it was a straight on portrait or sometimes slightly turned to the side with the features sometimes turned and sometimes not.
ReplyDeleteI like the steadiness of her gaze and the delightful calligraphy on her dress and necklace.
ReplyDeleteProblem is that from reading text about her I know that the necklace and collar are Campfire Girl items made by her. Thus I know she was ateen and I have made her a matron.
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