[Susan Mulno]

My second attempt.

Not too happy with this paper, it seems to be more difficult to smooth and blend the graphite.

 

[Susan Mulno]

The mouth is still flat. Any tricks anyone would like to share?

 

[Mel_Robertson]

I'd love you to post your photo - let me paint you?

 

[Susan Mulno]

I'd love you to post your photo - let me paint you?

Sorry, I don't do nudes. Or bondage. :vs_laugh::ImaPoser:

 

[Mel_Robertson]

....................ha?
but seriously I'm looking for someone to paint I was actually going to post for a subject =)

 

[Mel_Robertson]

hahahaa Susan thats hilarious I just realized you were being serious! haha.......... oh well I doubt I'll offer ever again, but keep up the painting you'll get there :beer:

 

[Susan Mulno]

I hope you know I am just pulling your leg @meli. I like your work, there is no question about your talent, I am sure you would do justice to anyone who posed for you. What are you looking for, facial portraits?

 

[leighann]

@meli how does someone pose for you? Not me, I'm just curious :laugh: I am the most unphotogenic person alive, so I'm sure being painted is the same. Lol

 

[Mel_Robertson]

one could post a photo

 

[leighann]

Well, that's simple! :sighlol:

 

[Bushcraftonfire]

What are you using to blend Susan? A Chamois stretched over your finger might work.. but it will be a VERY smooth blend.

 

[Susan Mulno]

Great to see you Dave! You have been missed!

I used a tortillion. I do have chamois, I will try it. Thanks.

 

[dickhutchings]

When I was doing portraits I remember making sure all the lines in the lips followed the shape, with a little curve to them.

The mouth is still flat. Any tricks anyone would like to share?

 

[Susan Mulno]

When I was doing portraits I remember making sure all the lines in the lips followed the shape, with a little curve to them.

Thank you Dick.

 

[just]

I suspect that you have the right front tooth drawn at the wrong way. However, you are depending on lines too much and not enough on shading to portray shapes. The shading isn't dark enough either. Don't be afraid of the dark.

 

[Susan Mulno]

I suspect that you have the right front tooth drawn at the wrong way. However, you are depending on lines too much and not enough on shading to portray shapes. The shading isn't dark enough either. Don't be afraid of the dark.

Thank you Just. I am sure it is still not enough but in the actual drawing there is more contrast. Having a hard time not making my shading look like lines, getting better, I will keep trying!

 

[TerryCurley]

I don't do graphite but Susan in my opinion this is a wonderful portrait.

 

[Susan Mulno]

Thank you Terry! :vs-kiss:

 

[Bushcraftonfire]

Susan.. Can you post the original for reference?

 

[Susan Mulno]

Sure can. :biggrin: