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Published: 2018-01-13 22:17:14 +0000 UTC; Views: 293; Favourites: 24; Downloads: 0
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// An Agnes Cecile inspired self portrait I`ve made a long time ago (2014).// Watercolour and inks on watercolour paper
// For my critique groups: All right, so this is *supposedly* a self portrait of me, but the problem is, it does not look like me. I`ll insert a reference photo link below. I know the lighting is not good enough to actually make a good copy of my face, but the basic details are there and I still can`t seem to draw it properly. I am going for a semi-realistic, illustration-like vibe with this one, however, the features just seem so off. How can I fix this? I know a grid might help, but it seems so tedious. Any other suggestions for upping my technical skill?
Photo reference: 78.media.tumblr.com/e37cb32183…
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I would echo the comments from AnimatedGeek100– beautiful colors and excellent composition, especially with a medium that is challenging to so many. I can’t do that!! Only two substantive comments: (1) It took me a second to see what you were talking about, but aside from the slight differences from your picture, it was the very very subtle head tilt that seems to explain the overall difference. (2) I also think there’s a missed opportunity! The irises in the photo are slightly darker up top, and just a bit lighter/warmer underneath, a treatment of the light which would bring the art alive. Hope this helps, post more!
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Thank you so much for the feedback! I will definitely pay more attention to these small details next time <3
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Agnes Cecile? I've never heard of her... Maybe I'll attempt to do my OWN portrait in this style...
You did a lovely job, by the way!
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Look her up, especially on YT, I think she`s fantastic! ^-^ I`d love to see your finished product soon ^-^
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I'll start with what you can do to improve it. For starters, you're cheek bone is much too defined. You're face is a lot rounder than seen here. You're eyebrows are also too close to you're eyes, they should be raised (that is, if you want the same expression you have in the photo). You're head is also at a bit more of a tilt in the photo, it looks more like you're gazing down at something. Here it looks more like a 3/4 head turn, which is probably what's causing some of the issues. You're eyes also look a bit glazed over, but maybe that was the effect you were going for.
With all that said, let me tell you what I like, because there's a lot! I love colors, especially how you used the yellow in the eyes, hair, and flowers! It really compliments the colors well and helps the painting pop! The color palette overall is very vibrant and it goes incredibly well with the your painting and inking techniques. I love how you did the cheeks! And the face on it's own looks great! It just doesn't look like you.
I really like the painting overall! I know you said this is from 2014, so odds are you already knew most of what I just wrote, but I hope I helped somehow!
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Oh my goodness, thank you so much for the in depth critique! I was actually planning to maybe remake this piece in the future and make it look more like myself. ^-^ Everything you pointed out will really help me in figuring out what I can do much better the next time ^-^
And thank you so much for the kind words about this piece; it really means a lot to me
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I'm so glad I could help!
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