Catherine 2

[John Crowther]

This is really beautiful work, Josef. Yes the only thing that struck me as "out of tune" was the subject's left eye. It seems to me that the problem is that it's a bit dark in relation to the right eye, so that it looks clouded over. Perhaps if you lift it in value some. Otherwise, splendid.

John C.

[Josef Sy]

Thanks Terri and John. I fixed the left eye but I forgot to post it. I will have to dig it somewhere in my pc.

[Josef Sy]

Here is the retouched version. It is still a bit off. It really tough doing the fine details or adjustments in charcoal. Does anyone have any tricks aside from very sharp point and a lot of patient? Love to hear some if you have...