Calos,
I guess Garth and I are both impressed with this piece and the fact that you went throught the trouble and difficulty of painting this from life.
I do like the unusual tonality of it, especially as used in childrens pictures which in all too many cases look like candy box covers.
However I would like the face to emerge a little more, because I think it would emphasize his beautiful eyes.
I hesitate to show you an example of my work which is quite different in intent , but painted from life with a judicious amount of lip and cheek rouge added.
I think Garth gave you an excellent review and I have had a difficult time finding fault with it, but here is my two cents for what it's worth.
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