Color Sketch

[Valerie]

I did this using Kimi's instructions. Wondering if opacity should be increased or lower a bit. I have stared at it for too long to make a decision. Comments welcome as always.

http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/19szBzgMrIRLztOVOG7b6rNDpq5Uqa1_thumb.jpg (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=19szBzgMrIRLztOVOG7b6rNDpq5Uqa1)

[AngelicKim]

Valerie, that is such an adorable shot.

I think the opacity is more a personal perference so hard to really give an opinion. When I gave an opinion yesterday on what I would have done on something, Gary bashed me.:D Just kidding Gary. :D I did this too from Kimi's instructions but changed it a bit because I wanted more of a pastel colored pencil look. I personally would reduce but just a very little bit.

[karen donnybrook]

Valerie,

What a beautiful photograph - I love the eye contact between the two younger children. As far as the opacity goes, it is really a personal choice - I like it the way it is, I think it is beautiful.

Karen :)

[bayhli]

Valerie, this is really a nice image, love the effect. It's a beautiful photograph to begin with!

I copied the thread related to this effect but didn't know what exactly it looked like. Very nice judging by yours, will have to find something to try it out with.

[Wendy]

Hi Valerie ...

I think its delightful ... great photograph and a very nice effect indeed :)

As far as the opacity I'm with Kim on this ... its personal taste. Just try lowering it and see which you like the best :)

Wendy

[Robyn]

Valerie,

This is quite lovely. The pic is perfect for the technique. I know what you mean about staring at something (I've just been there for the last hour or so!! :eek: ).......after a while it is almost impossible to make a balanced judgement. I need to learn to be able to leave something for a day or so and then come back and look at it with fresh eyes.

[Valerie]

Kim, Karen, Pat, Wendy & Robyn,thanks for you comments,....I will try dropping the opacity a little. I really like this technique and just happened to catch the grandchildren in that pose. Kristen (the one in the middle) is such a little mother when Josh is around, she just won't leave him alone. I only got to hold him once on Sunday.

[kimi_boo]

Truly a lovely moment!! :D
my 2 cents... I would lower the opacity a little but that is just me.