click on image to enlargeI often make use of Internet technology to give clients a preview of their portraits. This means that I shoot a digital image of my paintings, edit the image on my computer, then shoot an email to the client with images of their portrait. One of the cool things about digital that I appreciate is the ability to have fun with seeing the amazing detail of a painting, whether it's my own work or that of another artist I admire. When you're looking at a work up close (like 300% normal size!), you really get a feel for all the knowledge that goes into each brushstroke. It's like eavesdropping in on a private conversation. You can see the intricate details that went into the eyes and mouth of Carter (shown in previous post).
One note of caution, though: never proof your portrait this way! Portraits are meant to be viewed from a distance, not under a magnifying glass. However, viewing up close allows one to see the little details that make up the whole, just as we view one's attire, for instance. Enjoy!
One note of caution, though: never proof your portrait this way! Portraits are meant to be viewed from a distance, not under a magnifying glass. However, viewing up close allows one to see the little details that make up the whole, just as we view one's attire, for instance. Enjoy!
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