[LQQKER]

Nice renditions by all.
Decided to do "another" smudge, after not being satisified with what I initially did. I went for a softer look this time without using the liquify tool on the eyes.

Ran the adapt.equalize filter to bring out some detail
Used the smudge tool with various blend modes (15 to 50 opacity). Afterwards I softened portions using the blur tool.
Enhanced colors with Nik filters
Changed the color of her dress with "color replace".
added some layer styles

[Wanda Schwind]

Terry, welcome, and thank you for such a lovely image!!
Danny, great work on both, but I especially like you second one
Cheryl, very impressionistic, and VERY lovely!!
Catia, just beautiful, very painterly
Jill, FANTASTIC, so soft and wonderful to view
Steve, as always, perfection. Can't wait for your Tut
Shari, great work, VERY nice
Andrew, this is so nice and soft, really great
CJ, this is so beautiful, you always do such lovely work
Ken, your pencil sketch is PERFECT, can't get any better
Looker, your smudge rendition is SUPERB, and I love the framing..
I just realized there's not enough adjectives to describe how wonderful all these renditions are

[Wanda Schwind]

Well, I used Painter Classic. Made a clone of the original, made sure clone color was clicked in Art Materials. Used the Dry brush on the hair, opacity around 26%, Used the Just add Water brush on the face, very small airbrush on eyes. Opacity I usually lower, never 100%. I turned off the clone color, and used the airbrush, and Just add water brush to reshape her clothing. Opened in Photoshop and used selective color on the image. Sharpened and appplied Texture.

Wanda

[KenB]

Wanda, I wish I had just a little of the talent you have.


Ken

[terryturner]

I started this whole thing with a simple request, and I must say I am overwhelmed with the response and beautiful work each of you has posted. It's amazing how you can start with one thing and wind up with so many excellent variations. It would be hard to choose a favorite but I am really struck by the one Wanda just posted. It seems so soft and beautiful. Perhaps this is the way I see my wife. I wish I had her talent and know how. I never expected so many images, but now I'm beginning to feel selfish and hope there are more to come. THANKS to everyone.

Terry

[GOLDCOIN]

Am a beginner with Painters, your wife is lovely and a wonderful model. Worked both in Painters and then in Photoshop. Still feel more comfortable in Photoshop, it just doesn't have the painting ability that Painter offers.

Tried to turn the clock back just a tad....

[angue]

Can't resist this one. Too wonderful to pass up even late.
Tony