“O, wad some Power the giftie gie us. To see oursels as others see us! It wad frae monie a blunder free us, An' foolish notion.” Robert BurnsMind you... I'd like to test the free money theory.
Ileen and I were practicing at her house with our easels set up in the living room. Lighting was weaker than I would have liked, as is the case with most of my photos intended for the purpose. All Prima forces economy because the time is limited. An hour or two and you are finished, although adjustments could be made later if desired. The portrait takes on a likeness that is imperfect but has a life of its own. I seldom adjust them later. However, I am not satisfied with the result either! The source photo was posed for me to take, feigning the activity, and was not the same expression. There are too many harsh dark cheek and brow values on the right, because they were reserved underpainting. As to the drawing, this is what I saw. The handling of paint in a loose fashion is how I want to work, but it's unrefined at this point and not flattering enough. The portrait of me is though.
