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Hi Jeff,
Thanks for critiquing, it is well appreciated. You are very perceptive about the "mottled" side of face. I keep trying to capture nuances of the surface of the skin, when I do not have the skill yet, so in the final portrait I am going to approach it in one even tone. What you also see is a lot of reworking! Yes, my confidence is low, still. I get the exact same remarks from the instructor in my life drawing class, "Pat, we would like to see your drawing, get bold!" Maybe I need psychotherapy AND drawing classes!
As far as the hair, your advice is well taken. I will reread Tony Ryder's book before attempting this again. And yes, I love how you are rendering the hair in the portrait of your wife. It is really nice. I will try what you suggest. Hair is baffling to me, ugh!
I am itching to start the final piece which will be on better quality paper, and which will be approached with more deliberation. And I hope to post it in stages perhaps you and other generous artists can guide me along!!
Thanks, again, Jeff!
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