This is a character study for a picture book I wrote. It isn't definitive; I need to take it a lot further. What emotion do you think the girl's face and posture express? There is no right answer. I'd just like to know what you think. Thanks!
Nice! She looks like she's unhappy with someone else's decision and is determined to find a way around it. Then again, maybe I just like defiant characters :)
Interesting painting! I'm peering at the eyes - kind of want to get closer to see more! The arms suggest defiance. Only tiny thing worrying me is the eyebrows of all things. A bit ambigous for me as they make her look slightly evil! Sharp sloping eyebrows descending to the nose, are useful for baddies and witches...Is she a witch child?
You're right. The eyebrows bothered me too. She isn't evil but defiant is right on. So I'll need to calm down those eyebrows a bit! Thanks for looking, Bridget!
Bonjour Dana bienvenue dans le monde des illustrateurs, petits ou grands, célèbres ou méconnus, en devenir ou accomplis. C'est un chemin de vie difficile mais joli. Courage! Vos dessins ont de la force et de l'âme - c'est le meilleur départ possible. Bonne continuation!
Merci bien, Cécile! Le soutien d'autres est indispensable donc j'apprécie beaucoup vos mots. Et je vais continuer de visiter votre blog. Votre travail est excellent. Bon courage avec votre bébé...c'est un moment unique et précieux dans la vie.
Thanks so much, Jen. I'm really glad you were right! :-)
Hi, lorsque je regarde votre dessin, l'enfant me donne l'impression d'avoir une très forte personnalité, défiant le regard, ses bras croisés montrent qu'il n'est pas prêt à faire quelconque concession... Ne serait-il pas têtu? Une certaine intelligence dans son regard d'enfant vous provoque... Wouhaou!
Salut Martine Alison, Merci pour vos idées. Je suis tout à fait d'accord avec vous et je suis très contente que vous avez vu tout ça! J'ai regardé votre blog et je suis très impressionée par votre travail. Les couleurs, l'expression, les detailles... les tableaux regorgent de la vie.
I realize I am weighing in late in the commenting process. I like the drawing. I think the girl is showing both vulnerability and strength...she is taking a stand and what's the other person to meet her requirement.
This is a character study for a picture book I wrote. It isn't definitive; I need to take it a lot further. What emotion do you think the girl's face and posture express? There is no right answer. I'd just like to know what you think.
Nice! She looks like she's unhappy with someone else's decision and is determined to find a way around it. Then again, maybe I just like defiant characters :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Stephanie. Me too! I like kids with power. And I like your take on it.
ReplyDeleteInteresting painting! I'm peering at the eyes - kind of want to get closer to see more! The arms suggest defiance. Only tiny thing worrying me is the eyebrows of all things. A bit ambigous for me as they make her look slightly evil! Sharp sloping eyebrows descending to the nose, are useful for baddies and witches...Is she a witch child?
ReplyDeleteYou're right. The eyebrows bothered me too. She isn't evil but defiant is right on. So I'll need to calm down those eyebrows a bit! Thanks for looking, Bridget!
ReplyDeleteBonjour Dana
ReplyDeletebienvenue dans le monde des illustrateurs, petits ou grands, célèbres ou méconnus, en devenir ou accomplis. C'est un chemin de vie difficile mais joli. Courage! Vos dessins ont de la force et de l'âme - c'est le meilleur départ possible. Bonne continuation!
Love your blog, and the picture is great!!! I thought she looked defiant!!! Then I read your response and I was glad to see I was right!!
ReplyDeleteMerci bien, Cécile! Le soutien d'autres est indispensable donc j'apprécie beaucoup vos mots. Et je vais continuer de visiter votre blog. Votre travail est excellent. Bon courage avec votre bébé...c'est un moment unique et précieux dans la vie.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Jen. I'm really glad you were right! :-)
It's definitely an 'I told you so!' expression! i've seen it on the faces of my kids..
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Me too, April! Thanks for passing by...
ReplyDeleteHi, lorsque je regarde votre dessin, l'enfant me donne l'impression d'avoir une très forte personnalité, défiant le regard, ses bras croisés montrent qu'il n'est pas prêt à faire quelconque concession... Ne serait-il pas têtu? Une certaine intelligence dans son regard d'enfant vous provoque... Wouhaou!
ReplyDeleteConfident calculation?
ReplyDeleteSalut Martine Alison,
ReplyDeleteMerci pour vos idées. Je suis tout à fait d'accord avec vous et je suis très contente que vous avez vu tout ça!
J'ai regardé votre blog et je suis très impressionée par votre travail. Les couleurs, l'expression, les detailles... les tableaux regorgent de la vie.
Paul C,
ReplyDeleteI like that! A new twist in comparison with the other comments and it works. Great. Thanks for stopping by.
Wonderful, strong expression! I think she looks indignant. :)
ReplyDeleteGood word, Bella. Yes, she does look indignant!
ReplyDeleteoh my gosh Dana! LOVE your blog! I'm seeing this girl looking very angry at something that an adult (?) said to her. that's what went through my mind.
ReplyDeleteReally like this painting. I think she is fed up - annoyed rather than angry. You've captured a powerful expression - not easy to do.
ReplyDeleteThanks Megan & Betsy for your comments. I love all the slightly different angles people have on her expression!
ReplyDeleteI realize I am weighing in late in the commenting process. I like the drawing. I think the girl is showing both vulnerability and strength...she is taking a stand and what's the other person to meet her requirement.
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