That is a gorgeous example Michele - thanks for posting it. I love how the black runs into his suit. I wish someone would hire me to paint Jamie in his tux - his mother can't afford to pay me.
Does this mean Mike that you wont start that thread? I truly would love to see examples of good, bad etc... and where is the line drawn that turns them into figuratives. I always thought of figuratives as having to be looking away, but I have since seen plenty of portraits like that. And when you get to groups of people...then it's a fine line to me unless they are formal and staring right at the viewer.
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