Matthew Daughtry · Mila
Hello Matthew,
For Mila's portrait, I have developed three possible compositions, each based on a different way of presenting her. They allow you to compare her posture, expression and overall presence before choosing the composition for the final portrait.
Below, I present these three composition proposals, followed by the complex pond setting applied separately to each one, and finally a collection of studio gradient backgrounds using Proposal 1.
The mock-ups can look a little like a collage at this stage, but the final painting will be entirely cohesive once all the details are created by hand.
Section 01
Composition proposals
Three ways of presenting Mila, so you can compare her posture, expression and overall presence before choosing the composition for the final portrait.
Section 02
Proposal 1 · Complex backgrounds
Here is Proposal 1 placed within the setting you requested: Mila beside the pond, with the fountain, dock and distant vineyard visible. I have explored centred, left, right and wider compositions so you can compare how much prominence you would like the surroundings to receive.
Section 03
Proposal 2 · Complex backgrounds
Here is Proposal 2 placed within the setting you requested: Mila beside the pond, with the fountain, dock and distant vineyard visible. I have explored centred, left, right and wider compositions so you can compare how much prominence you would like the surroundings to receive.
Section 04
Proposal 3 · Complex backgrounds
Here is Proposal 3 placed within the setting you requested: Mila beside the pond, with the fountain, dock and distant vineyard visible. I have explored centred, left, right and wider compositions so you can compare how much prominence you would like the surroundings to receive.
Section 05
Studio gradient backgrounds
These studio gradient backgrounds are shown using Proposal 1. Because the three proposals are very similar, this gives you a clear idea of how each colour will work. If you would like to see Proposal 2 or Proposal 3 with a particular gradient, please let me know and I will prepare it for you. If you have another colour in mind that is not included here, I can also present that option.