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jdawg662

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Need advice
« on: August 20, 2011, 10:37:25 pm »
Well I'm still very new to making patterns. Wanted to do a surprise portrait for my cousin and his girlfriend. Here is what I have so far. So I'm just wondering what everyone thinks so far and if there is anything you think I should change/correct.

I'm having a rough time making the eyes look good in my opinion. But, any advice is always appreciated!! :)




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Re: Need advice
« Reply #1 on: August 21, 2011, 12:47:12 am »
Actually it looks pretty darned good, the eyes look ok to me, their noses and his ear might need a little work. Her nose looks a bit hooked and his looks wide, and his ear a bit big compared to the photo. If the photos were a little larger it might look better so don't take my comments too much to heart.
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Re: Need advice
« Reply #2 on: August 21, 2011, 12:19:21 pm »
I think Gabby is right, your on your way to a good pattern.  You mentioned the eyes and Gabby metioned the noses.  I tried these items and here is what I would do if it were me. Ron
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« Reply #3 on: August 21, 2011, 03:25:44 pm »
I think Ron nailed it, just a couple of simple accent marks changes the whole look.
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Re: Need advice
« Reply #4 on: August 21, 2011, 05:33:18 pm »
Yeah that really does make it look a lot better then how I had it. Thanks for the help you two. I really do appreciate it! It's nice to know that I can always get an answer with a problem that I might be having on this site. It really is a great community!!

Thanks again,
Jimmy

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« Reply #5 on: August 22, 2011, 12:07:06 am »
Some times all it takes is a different point of view, or pair of eyes.
You asked and we answered, glad to have helped.
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