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FT Pro, Mem SOG,'08 Cert Excellence PSA, '02 Schroeder Portrait Award Copley Soc, '99 1st Place PSA, '98 Sp Recognition Washington Soc Portrait Artists, '97 1st Prize ASOPA, '97 Best Prtfolio ASOPA
Joined: Jun 2001
Location: Peterborough, NH
Posts: 1,114
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The eye on the left seems too slanted both upper and lower lid. But, the "anger" resides in the mouth. Maybe the lower lip protrudes and looks "pouty"? Also, you could rethink the center line between the lips...
Here are some of the things that I do when I just can't "get it right":
1. Turn the photo and your original upsidedown and compare them side by side...paint this way for a bit also.
2. Place the photo beside the painting, turn your back to the easel, and look at your painting in a mirror.
3. If all else fails, turn the painting to a wall and don't look at it for a week or two. When you see it again, you'll have a "fresh eye" and may be able to quickly (and painlessly) fix all with a flick of your brush.
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