"Calvin"

[Jim Riley]

This head detail is part of a recent head and shoulders painting that will undergo some background changes while the frame is being completed. I also had problems with light reflections from that same background and his dark suit and will have to reshoot.

I shared this detail with an artist friend who wanted some help with the handling of wrinkles on seniors. My portfolio includes examples of this condition and I usually probe the subject's sensitivity to this question.

I also like dramatic lighting and the challenges of the dramatic lights on what is otherwise the shadow side of the face.

[Richard Huante]

Wonderful, Jim. I really like this gentleman's pleasant expression. You seem to have captured his true personality & character. I look forward to viewing the entire piece.

Sincerely,

[Michele Rushworth]

Jim, this is terrific! My favorite piece of yours so far. I look forward to the day when you can post the whole thing.

[Linda Brandon]

Strong and sensitively painted, Jim, and you've captured a wonderful expression. Congratulations on a terrific piece!

[Chris Saper]

Jim,

I have really missed you and your work here! This is a wonderful piece.

[Marvin Mattelson]

Great job! Congrats.

[Garth Herrick]

Wow Jim,

I love the masterful interpretation of the wrinkles and handling of the hair. All the praise is well deserved. Please share the rest of this as soon as you can.

Garth

[Mary Sparrow]

Jim! Just last night I was looking at your website and wondering why you hadn't posted anything in a while. How nice to wake up to this. It is fantastic as usual, I can't wait to see the whole piece.

[Holly Snyder]

Beautiful job. Nice to see your work again. I'm also looking forward to seeing the rest of it.

Holly

[Carl Toboika]

Strongly painted Jim. What an exceptional job of keeping the marvelous twinkle in him energetically alive in the piece. It's nice to see new work of yours here.