Our critic offers her suggestions for this portrait of an old man.
Our critic discuses the importance of texture when portraying the mass of the land against the sky.
Dawn Whitelaw discusses highlights while looking at this charcoal drawing.
Our critic looks at an impressive self-portrait drawn by a high-school student.
Our critic looks at a painting that includes extreme high contrast and simple shapes and offers recommendations on the painting’s lighting.
Dawn Whitelaw looks at an oil portait and suggests careful consideration for the value in the background to help showcase the strong elements of the painting.
Dawn Whitelaw recomends simplifying the background to call more attention to the subject of the painting.
Dawn Whitelaw explains how establishing a sense of depth is essential to a successful composition.
Be careful not to paint portrait backgrounds a shade that is similar to a dominant color in the figure.
In this critique, Dawn Whitelaw discusses the importance of silhouette.
Dawn Whitelaw discusses proper technique when working with chalk and charcoal.
Dawn Whitelaw suggests "calibrating the lights" to strengthen the overall composition of this painting.
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