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Offline Russ C

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Portrait Pattern
« on: January 04, 2012, 07:53:07 pm »
I make most of my patterns but I am really not good with portraits of people. I have been really struggling trying to learn how to make them. Well my daughters birthday is Sunday and she asked me if I could make a portrait of Gage my grandson for her. So I set out this morning going to master this portrait obstacle and I think I am finally getting it. I will let you be the judge. Comments and Constructive Criticism welcome. I hope to continue and get better.  :)  
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Re: Portrait Pattern
« Reply #1 on: January 04, 2012, 09:16:20 pm »
Looks very good to me....no floaters and crisp lines.

Well Done, Boss Man!

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Re: Portrait Pattern
« Reply #2 on: January 04, 2012, 09:24:38 pm »
Nicely done Russ.  Thanks for sharing this with us.

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Re: Portrait Pattern
« Reply #3 on: January 04, 2012, 09:30:15 pm »
looks like u got that one done very well great job
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Re: Portrait Pattern
« Reply #4 on: January 04, 2012, 09:45:50 pm »
I think you did agreat job Russ. Looks just like the picture.

I'll bet your Daughter loves it.
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Re: Portrait Pattern
« Reply #5 on: January 04, 2012, 11:21:17 pm »
Hey Russ, I think you did a wonderful job. Congratulations!
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Re: Portrait Pattern
« Reply #6 on: January 05, 2012, 01:30:29 am »
Russ, that looks realy nice, good job you did.
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« Reply #7 on: January 05, 2012, 01:35:42 am »
That looks great buddy.. start the saw dust flying!
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Re: Portrait Pattern
« Reply #8 on: January 05, 2012, 02:00:31 am »
Russ I think you mentioned using pyrography too, the shading on the side of his face would be good I think to give the portrait depth. What say you?
Looks like you're getting that pattern making down!  ;D
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Re: Portrait Pattern
« Reply #9 on: January 05, 2012, 06:53:43 am »
I think babies are the hardest portrait patterns to make because they have so few lines in their face.  You did a great job.
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Re: Portrait Pattern
« Reply #10 on: January 05, 2012, 07:53:29 am »
Thanks everyone, I appreciated your comments. Will be cutting today and will post a pic when it is finished.  :)
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Re: Portrait Pattern
« Reply #11 on: January 05, 2012, 08:34:36 am »
Hey boss man, I would be pleased to be able to make a pattern half as good as that one, lovely pattern, I look forward to seeing the finished product.
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Re: Portrait Pattern
« Reply #12 on: January 05, 2012, 09:00:28 am »
Very well done, facial expression are excellent.  :D
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Re: Portrait Pattern
« Reply #13 on: January 05, 2012, 09:30:55 am »
Russ, I'm with you, portraits are my weak point too, great job on the pattern, should turn out very nice.
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Re: Portrait Pattern
« Reply #14 on: January 06, 2012, 01:32:07 am »
Looks good to me, can't wait to see the finished portrait.

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