One thing I enjoy about realistic painting is taking liberties of exaggeration in small ways. Here I stretched out the profile of the face. It's not exactly flattering to Ashley, whose face is quite pleasing and near perfect, but I felt it brought an added dimension of interest to the painting. I hope she doesn't mind.
oil on gesso panel, 7 x 5 inches, 2008
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Those fingers and the texture of the "canvas"
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At least I did.
Charles, your work is amazing!
Just absorbing your work - thanks.
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