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Charlie, beloved Father
This portrait is a pleasure to create, as challenging as it is. I have completed this study of "Charlie" from a 1940's photo, ref attached. Charlie passed just a year ago and is greatly missed this Christmas by his family. I am doing the portrait at the request of Charlie's son, Jack.
Before I begin the portrait, I would love some critique and input of this study. The photo seems to have been taken with good lighting, but it is blurry, making the mouth very hard to read. I do believe it is open slightly and when I held the picure up to the sunlight, I thought I saw teeth, so I tried to render a more distinctive mouth. Jack was floored by how much the study looked like his dad. So likeness will not be the problem. It will be the hair and, the jawline of both sides, and the corner of the mouth on our right.
I think I will stay with graphite as the reference picture has little contrast to work from. Am I thinking right about this?? Your input would be greatly appreciated!
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