Chris,
Thanks so much for the constructive advise. I changed the angle of the portrait from the original photograph and didn't make the subtle adjustments to make the image "correct". I originally had a pastel blue background but went with the gray-tones to bring out the strength and masculinity of the subject rather than a soft portrayal. The actual painting is overall toned a bit darker than how it appears on the forum. Thanks for your input! I look forward to my next portrait. Cathy.
