Struggling with how to learn GIMP, trying the tutorials and I am just hopeless I guess.  Anyway, here is Tomboy, Rachael, I think it's a girl, at least in my mind.  Anyway, think she is pretty much complete, may do additional in the neck area. But she is going to stay on the board for a few days and then I'll see what I want to do with her.
Thanks for stopping by and hope all have a great week.

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renate said…
Hello dear Nelvia:) I think you have delivered a fantastic piece of work! She looks gorgeous and very real. You were afraid you couldn't achieve the expression in the eyes, but you succeeded in every way! Also the lips are quite nice and the dark indent above the upper lip as dark skinned people have, is beautiful. My big compliments. I get a lot of work to approach your level:) Love and a big hug:) xxx
July 25, 2013 at 2:40 PM
hmuxo said…
You did such an amazing portrait of Rachael, Nelvia.!! You caught a BEAUTIFUL expression on her face...I LOVE it.!!!
July 26, 2013 at 8:22 PM
Nelvia said…
Thanks Dear, I am thrilled with her and she came out so fast, at least for me. I will post her on PMP when I get back,and thank,the photographer for such a great shot.
July 27, 2013 at 4:26 PM
Nelvia said…
Hi Hilda, I thought I would have trouble with the sleepy eyes and was worried with the lips, but they came together well. She has such beautiful skin tones and I have a lot of red and purple in her for the shadow areas,
July 27, 2013 at 4:28 PM
renate said…
Hello big friend:) I finished mine too!!!!! May I introduce her to you, her name is Kibibe:) ( =little lady).
xxx
August 7, 2013 at 5:46 PM
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