caleb+famous+figure+study

I choose this picture because it seemed appropriate for my skill level while still displaying a complete figure so I can get as much out of the task as possible. It also has good lights and darks in the water and presents doable challenges. I chose this piece because I liked the deep color and the contrast along with the way the light reflected. It also seemed like something within my skill range. I knew since I had no painting experience that getting the lighting was going to be challenging. A problem I had was getting the right color for the lights on her body and the light breaking through the water. I think that I would be able to get it right provided I had more time. The flash On my painting also made it look poor but the actually painting is far deeper and more detailed. At first when I made the light spots they were pure white. Unfortunately I listened to my class mates and tried to blend it a little better and make a little softer. This led to an inaccurate color and no more time to correct the mistake. I am happy however with the overall look of my painting. It looks rich and deep with nicely contrasting colors, however the color of the light does not quite match the actual painting. I also added the upper peninsula as my own personal touch. It is a light splotch right above her head. =SULEMA ENVIRONMENTAL FIGURES=
 * // I can purposefully communicate my ideas through my artwork. //**