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Help with Portrait
Blanco
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Drawing that I'm doing for my girlfriend's birthday, which is on the 23rd.
Constructive criticism would be appreciated.
the second one... I tried to fix up the mouth and a few other things.
Constructive criticism would be appreciated.
the second one... I tried to fix up the mouth and a few other things.
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I understand that your drawing wasn't really a realistic portrait but you need to do more than draw a couple of pointed ovals for a person's eyes.
If it were me, I would start over with better reference. Does she know you are doing the drawing? Would she be willing to pose for a proper shoot?
To make my point further, I have taken your reference and adjusted the levels in photoshop to give you a better idea of the light distribution, and why it does not make for a good reference photo.
This more clearly shows the distribution of light in your photograph. Because of this washed out light, every line or indication you draw on her face is going to make her look less attractive by emphasizing well, lines (wrinkles). Drawing women is about subtlety, and this photo leaves almost no room for it.