Hi Michelle,
Chris still looks pretty scary. Haven't worked much on his eyes (his right) but just wanted to show that I've already started darkening the shadows. For some reason I seem to start light on the faces (fear or timidity), then add all the values. Next portrait I'll try getting right to the true values first.
Next to go is the X. And I'm not real happy with the background, but I'll still keep it simple. Thanks for the comments. I like having someone looking over my shoulder.
Jean