Photo painting

[Nikkie]

This is a baby of a Facebook friend of mine I seen the expression on his face and to me this photo just said something special. I am using this photo with her permission here to show you what it was saying to me any way here we go




This is the original taken on her mobile phone this is shows what I had to work with


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This is a sketch I did

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This is the very first time I have done this so looking for CC and advice to help me improve on this style of work

[Lost]

interesting experiment. I spent hours, days, months "perfecting" such art work hoping it would be attractive to clients. It was attractive but only if free

I feel the image could be cropped to remove of the RHS space. I think I like the second best although I feel it could toned down a little

[Nikkie]

Thanks Lost I see what you mean this did take me hours to do the first was like my under-painting if you like the sketch before the paint went on. But yes I also think its a little over done I see that now. The mother loved it

For me I don't see this as a chance to make money but to help those in need who can't afford to get good pics of there kids and a little something nice for there wall. I do this for free.