Format & Layout: Beginning with an excellent layout, this piece has the model slightly right of center and set two thirds into the foreground for ample presence. The horizon / perspective albeit enclosed, provides enough air space.
Background: The classic architecture backdrop in itself displays a harmony of elements like a proper balance of stone to wood, smooth surfaces and detailed items, flat planes and sculpted forms. The visual language has already set the vernacular of this piece.
Subject: Our model quite elegantly stands strong, upright, full figured and feminine in every way - a poised yet powerful stance. Her weight is well balanced solidly standing with a partial assist from the wall. The bustier and skirt wraps her figure and is seen as a beautifully flared solid form. Her arms and neck line extend and branching out from her with sharp, statuesque edges. Her face expresses a calm confident beauty. The solid color, silky sheen skirt with flair, bellows and edge hem detail add to the solidity of the pose with highlight accents and are a transition of detail down to the strappy shoes, whereas the bustier top ascends to the bust with a blossom of detail keeping the attention right there. The clothing style are not consistent with the architecture, but the more traditional positioning and proportioning liken the subject in a classical statue state which works
Color Palette: The color palette here is far from benign yet not wild. It's kept within a select group of natural colors. Colors of rich elements: gold, cherried wood, marbled stone, slate, pale skin, bronzed clothing and hair color.
Overall Impact: Stupendous piece - this could and most likely should be framed by someone - large format with a wide weathered built up wooden frame and 3 step matting.
Thank you for requesting the critique, Schermerberger
What stands out to me is the rich elegance of the color palette. I like the wood grain, the stonework, and how the whole piece has a consistent luxury quality feel. I find it interesting how the various tints of the stone are similar to those present in the model's skin. I know she's not a statue but she seems to fit the setting well with her classic beauty, or should that be the other way 'round? The blur of the mermaid dress is a nice touch of action differentiating this from a standard still life/model study. Classy with a hint of decadence. More please...
Shermerberger's critique is much more in-depth than I could offer. I was struck by your beauty and the pose. The background fits in perfectly. The corset looks painful.
Beginning with an excellent layout, this piece has the model slightly right of center and set two thirds into the foreground for ample presence. The horizon / perspective albeit enclosed, provides enough air space.
Background:
The classic architecture backdrop in itself displays a harmony of elements like a proper balance of stone to wood, smooth surfaces and detailed items, flat planes and sculpted forms. The visual language has already set the vernacular of this piece.
Subject:
Our model quite elegantly stands strong, upright, full figured and feminine in every way - a poised yet powerful stance. Her weight is well balanced solidly standing with a partial assist from the wall. The bustier and skirt wraps her figure and is seen as a beautifully flared solid form. Her arms and neck line extend and branching out from her with sharp, statuesque edges. Her face expresses a calm confident beauty. The solid color, silky sheen skirt with flair, bellows and edge hem detail add to the solidity of the pose with highlight accents and are a transition of detail down to the strappy shoes, whereas the bustier top ascends to the bust with a blossom of detail keeping the attention right there. The clothing style are not consistent with the architecture, but the more traditional positioning and proportioning liken the subject in a classical statue state which works
Color Palette:
The color palette here is far from benign yet not wild. It's kept within a select group of natural colors. Colors of rich elements: gold, cherried wood, marbled stone, slate, pale skin, bronzed clothing and hair color.
Overall Impact:
Stupendous piece - this could and most likely should be framed by someone - large format with a wide weathered built up wooden frame and 3 step matting.
Thank you for requesting the critique,
Schermerberger
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