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Brandon, USCG
Brandon came to Cleveland with Kevin in December to share the holidays with my family. He was a pleasure to meet and we took pictures all week. I liked this shot because the lighting was so dramatic. I am going out to WA in two weeks and thought I'd like to give Brandon a portrait.
So, here it is after two days. I started this after finishing a sketch last week to "learn" the features. It is on light gray Canson Tiennes, graphite and white pastel. (Yes, there is definately some runaway white pastel, especially in the mustache - how did that get there??!!)
Please, critique away. I would call this still in the very early stages, still needing build-up in darkest shadows across the face and . . . HAIR! Not a bad looking man bald, though!! A big challenge will be how much to draw of his shoulders/clothing. Suggestions most welcome!! I have no composition experience and feel very lacking.
Much appreciated, as always...
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