portrait attemp#2

[jerseycrazee]

well this one is a keeper....i have taken advice from all and will put it to the test,,,,heres a couple of pics of my progression so far ,,and i greatly welcome any advice.....i will take this one to completion no matter what the outcome is ...i really hate portraits and i want your HONEST opinions ...i do believe this time i am on the right track ...(god i hope so ) ....or its a B/W version ---which i havent trried before either....lolololol as i always say if you dont challenge yourself who will?
so as usual all comments good bad or indiffernt are welcomed
i still a photograpy course
:cheers:
ron
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c70/scron2/Picture153.jpg
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c70/scron2/Picture152.jpg
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c70/scron2/Picture154.jpg

[redanner]

It looks great! Can't to see it finished!!

[AndyW]

Lot more life and feel, bet once the rest starts to fill in it will be great.

[josie]

:wave:Awsome start Jersey cant wait to see the progress....keep taking pics as you go along

[Cowboy]

Looks Grea ta Me so far JC . looking forward to the finale also .

[Lilred_000]

Looks VERY good so far! Keep the pictures coming!!

Laura

[ABD]

Glad to see ya jumped right back in..looks like a much better go...Can't wait to see how it works for ya...Have fun!...(I know, easier said than done,LOL)

[jerseycrazee]

Glad to see ya jumped right back in..looks like a much better go...Can't wait to see how it works for ya...Have fun!...(I know, easier said than done,LOL)

thanks all as i do need these words of encouragement...man i thought this was suppsed to fun,,,i haven't sweated anything more...lol
and yeah dell my obessive complusive disorder ...o.c.d,,,is in high gear i had to go at this again
once again thanks all and will update when i have something to show...even if it sucks
:cheers:
ron

[XZOTIC INK]

i have avoided this subject every way i could think of,,,man thats coming out great,,i need to do a first attempt,,,i think your getting it on your second attempt like already its been your 100 attempt,,,rrrgggg portrait painter,,,:archaeologist:

[zackarybancroft]

Looks good so far!!

[Memas]

I´ve seen this couple somewhere....lol!!! looks awesome!!!! any updates:confused:

[jerseycrazee]

well i have made a little progress,,,,i kinda botched the eys so far ..but will go at them later in the final touches stage....i think this pic is better then the others i have taken so far ...
all comments are as usual are welcomed
:cheers:
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c70/scron2/Picture155.jpg

[AndyW]

Haa....... it lives......................... Looking good coming to life with the eyes in. Think you should be well pleased with how its going.

[rowie]

Now we're talking!

nice progress indeed JC, you should be damn proud of your progress on this one.

[Cowboy]

Lookin great ta Me JC, I,m really lookin forward to the progress Shots . Thinkin about trying one Myself . Thanks for the update .

[ABD]

Yupper, I'm with them...Much improved:thumbsup:....Coming along great JC!.......Thanks for keeping us updated..Can't wait to see more..WooHoo!

[PHLASH]

Work in progress is fascinating :yes:... thanks for sharing!!

[jerseycrazee]

hi all
well heres another progress pic and boy do i need help now!
i have in my infinate wisdom and color matching skills (which are non apppearent) have went in too dark with her hair...on mine i went in brown as a first layer the will go darker and the odd touch of grey i can scatch out ..
so is the any way i can lightened the wifes hair without using white???
heres a pic any and all help would be ummm well helpful..lol
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c70/scron2/Picture156.jpg

[ABD]

woo hooo...Coming to life now JC...WTG!!!!

For the hair, all I know is scratching for a way to knock it back...I've scratched out complete hair do's before...Trick, use sand paper like 220 grit...sand in the direction the hair lyes .(with the hair flow, No random back and forth sanding like normal)...Before ya know it, thousands of lil hairs all over...then start layering in colors Rinse and repeat!..hahaha

Good luck...Lookin good!!

[redanner]

Looks really good from my computer! keep pluggin away and you will have a master piece!

[jerseycrazee]

well after going toe to toe with my old puter i finally broke down and bought a new system ...anyhoo heres a pick of my progress i have to rework the arm on the right side but i am not rushing this beasty
and i have to remind myself this is my first protrait and as i do them they will improve
all comments welcomed
:cheers:
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c70/scron2/P1010257.jpg

[ABD]

Well as I said before....DamFineO for a 1st JC!!...I think ya could go a tad darker, in the darker spots...(I know how it is with dark though)..Before ya know it..It's a Mud bath.hahaha.......Yer doing a Spiffy job Man...Glad yer showin us yer progress!!:)

[rowie]

JC, I think you are doing a sterling job mate.

This portrait stuff is tough for anyone, scares the crap out of me!

There are some important things you have achieved so far mate, firstly, you took the greatest and hardest step and that is to step WAY out of your comfort zone and attempt a portrait, secondly, you had the guts enough to share it with us!

Another point is you included you're wife, now that's dangerous, my wife would kill me!

Personally, I admire and applaud your work, if you can take the time to step back and see what we see, you should also be very happy with the results thus far.

well done mate.

[Cowboy]

Cant Help Ya with any Comments other Than. its Much Better than I,ll ever be able to do . & For a first or tenth I,d say its lookin Great . Glad Yer Back goin again.

[jerseycrazee]

JC, I think you are doing a sterling job mate.

This portrait stuff is tough for anyone, scares the crap out of me!

There are some important things you have achieved so far mate, firstly, you took the greatest and hardest step and that is to step WAY out of your comfort zone and attempt a portrait, secondly, you had the guts enough to share it with us!

Another point is you included you're wife, now that's dangerous, my wife would kill me!

Personally, I admire and applaud your work, if you can take the time to step back and see what we see, you should also be very happy with the results thus far.

well done mate.

first off thanks a bunch your comments mean the world to me .....and rowie im not sure if its guts or just stupidity adding the wife...good lord all i hear thats not me i dont have 3 chins (which she dosent either) fix it now!!!
the pic i took is not as good as it could be i will be taking another run at it this weekend its kinda set aside as i have a flattop guitar im thinking about going at
once again thanks everyone you have inspired me a ton
:cheers:

[Cowboy]

Sorry JC, I aint no good at commenting on much of these kindof paintings. But The thing that keeps Me coming back to look at this, & Its All Very well done. But You,re wifes Right Eye , Left looking at the picture Other than Maybe a white speck in the lower left corner . Just draws Me back to looking again. . Like I said, I aint no wheres close ta bein Qualifyed saying whats right or wrong. BUT, If You can pull off that realistic detail IMO. Ya otta be able ta do the rest. To You & Her,s taste. I sure couldn,t . Besides we seen the Photos. So We Know she,s only got one cute Lil chin. Just hang in There , I think You have a Great start to a Very Nice & Valued Portrait For Yall,s keeping . Sorry for draggin it out. I Love it so far.

[AndyW]

For a first try portrait its, looking great.

[Doc-Evil]

well, i will make an attempt whit my english and write some words ...
at first, it's a very nice work for a first portrait.
you have to make some darker (shadows) areas ... but your still in progress :-)
i think (for my taste) the shape is to hard ...

regards, doc.