Study for an illustration

[Henry Wienhold]

I think your painting is just excellent. The position of the subject and the color scheme works very well; it's a very pleasing composition. The only suggestion I have is a minor one. Just below the man's elbow the large dark mass area seems to be a bit strong and too dark, it tends to pull the eye from the subject's face down into that area. Lightening this area near the elbow, and possibly breaking up the strong line will balance this painting perfectly.

Henry