"Calvin"
 

This head detail is part of a recent head and shoulders painting that will undergo some background changes while the frame is being completed. I also had problems with light reflections from that same background and his dark suit and will have to reshoot.

I shared this detail with an artist friend who wanted some help with the handling of wrinkles on seniors. My portfolio includes examples of this condition and I usually probe the subject's sensitivity to this question.

I also like dramatic lighting and the challenges of the dramatic lights on what is otherwise the shadow side of the face.

Wonderful, Jim. I really like this gentleman's pleasant expression. You seem to have captured his true personality & character. I look forward to viewing the entire piece.

Sincerely,

Jim, this is terrific! My favorite piece of yours so far. I look forward to the day when you can post the whole thing.

Strong and sensitively painted, Jim, and you've captured a wonderful expression. Congratulations on a terrific piece!

Jim,

I have really missed you and your work here! This is a wonderful piece.

Great job! Congrats.

Wow Jim,

I love the masterful interpretation of the wrinkles and handling of the hair. All the praise is well deserved. Please share the rest of this as soon as you can.

Garth

Jim! Just last night I was looking at your website and wondering why you hadn't posted anything in a while. How nice to wake up to this. It is fantastic as usual, I can't wait to see the whole piece.

Beautiful job. Nice to see your work again. I'm also looking forward to seeing the rest of it.

Holly

Strongly painted Jim. What an exceptional job of keeping the marvelous twinkle in him energetically alive in the piece. It's nice to see new work of yours here.