pumpkinpatch

16 x 20 oil --looking for critiques - I've left the foreground rough - used a palette knife for texture...wondering about that and about the skin tones--tried to keep her in sunlight,, thus light, but I don't know if she looks washed out? I've wanted to paint this for quite some time and was inspired by workshop 42

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Comment by Lori Ippolito on April 13, 2015 at 13:08: Thanks my friends!! I have added some color to her face and gave her a bit more of a smile --Thx for the suggestions:) I took a photo outside today and with any luck it will be a clearer shot -- I'll repost if it is & I will tag it for the workshop!! Thx <3

Comment by Cristina Mihailescu on April 13, 2015 at 12:59: Beautifully done!!

Comment by Silvana M Albano on April 13, 2015 at 2:06: It's great Lori, and I still think you should tag it for this month's workshop....

Comment by Pauline Le Merle on April 12, 2015 at 6:23: Great painting Lori!

Comment by Aurelia Sieberhagen on April 11, 2015 at 18:10: Beautiful painting. Yes, I agree, she should smile a bit more, but overall you did an excellent job!

Comment by George on April 11, 2015 at 17:34: The child expression is a sort of too serious comapred to the original photo. I would add the sweet smile and a bit of color in the cheeks. Olso, the eyes should be just dark shadows no color in. These will bring back the child typical face. Otherwise this is a wonderful family portrait to be framed. Why not tag it Workshop42?! Congratulations!

Comment by Lori Ippolito on April 11, 2015 at 16:58: heavens no Thomas!! I can only grow from honest appraisals of my work!! you gave me food for thought which I appreciate!! I am happy with the painting overall..though I did just glaze in a little rosiness!! I've been looking at this photo since September and feeling intimidated to paint it. I think I'm finding my 'groove'! lol

Comment by Thomas wezwick on April 11, 2015 at 16:44: Hi Lori...You did a wonderful job,,,Looking at your source material...I suspected it was front lit....I think you did great ... I hope I did not seem overly critical.....Jessica's Idea,,,a bit more color ...Rosey cheeks...However ...So complex...You should be proud!!!

Comment by Lori Ippolito on April 11, 2015 at 16:23: Thank you Silvana! I'm thinking I don't have enough "bright" in the foreground to make this a workshop 42 entry, though I was inspired to paint after watching it. In looking at my source, I think the sun must have been directly overhead? Maybe I'll try a smaller version and really exaggerate the light & add those shadows. For this one, I think I'm going to take the advice from& leave it (or maybe just glaze in a little more warmth to her face?)! lol..when is enough wnough?!!!