First try at a portrait in XaraX...
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Maya
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First try at a portrait in XaraX...
---As The Crow Flies!---
Maya
"Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do, so throw off the bowlines, sail away from safe harbor, catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore, Dream, Discover."
-Mark Twain
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First try at a portrait in XaraX...
---As The Crow Flies!---
Maya
"Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do, so throw off the bowlines, sail away from safe harbor, catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore, Dream, Discover."
-Mark Twain
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Hi Maya,
Very nice portrait! The hair is excellent and the skins tones are great. The only thing that seems a little off is the shading along the jaw. It seems to be a little too sharp edged. Great Work! Anyone would recognize Sandra.
Soquili
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My poor eyes were worn out--but you were right, and I replaced the pic with the revision to soften the area...just right!!! Thanks [img]/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif[/img] !!!
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Maya
"Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do, so throw off the bowlines, sail away from safe harbor, catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore, Dream, Discover."
-Mark Twain
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... beautiful, in real life and in your portrait! I agree with Soquili - stunning work on her hair!
Maya, you create some amazing images! However, the jaw section towards the back of her head seems a little bit too narrow (or pronounced) to me. She still think she looks great, though! I love the way you made the vectors seem to soft.
I think she is recognizable from the eyes alone!
You truly are an artist, Maya!
Risto
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I added a bit of darkening to the area and revised the pic. Thanks for your kind compliments!!! I'm just a painter [img]/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif[/img] --nothing more!!! [img]/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif[/img] Xara is fun to learn! [img]/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif[/img]
Thanks again!!!
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Maya
"Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do, so throw off the bowlines, sail away from safe harbor, catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore, Dream, Discover."
-Mark Twain
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You're awesome Maya! Great job, I recognized her the second I saw her, great subject. I've been to scared to ever attempt a portraite, but you've inspired me and I'll start studying it! awesome
Steve Newport
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thank you so much!!! I know you can do just as well at portraits, probably better in fact--just get to work on it now!!! [img]/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif[/img] [img]/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif[/img] Thanks for your kind compliments!!! [img]/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif[/img]
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Maya
"Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do, so throw off the bowlines, sail away from safe harbor, catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore, Dream, Discover."
-Mark Twain
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I recognized her immediately myself. I've painted portraits, and find them to be the most difficult of all subjects, because anything that is off just a tiny bit, can ruin the likeness.
Great job!
Dale
Why, I’m afraid I can’t explain myself, sir, because I’m not myself, you know...
- Lewis Carroll
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Yes, you're so right about it being tricky!!! Sometimes the best thing is to just stop working on it and resume on another day when the eyes have had a rest and then it can be easier to figure out what to do. I'm happy if I can get a likeness! [img]/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif[/img] I worked on this today and part of yesterday--whew!!! I'll have to work on someone else soon...you learn something from every attempt.
Thanks Dale!!! [img]/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif[/img]
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Maya
"Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do, so throw off the bowlines, sail away from safe harbor, catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore, Dream, Discover."
-Mark Twain
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