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Old 01-17-2008, 07:24 PM   #3
Laurel Alanna McBrine Laurel Alanna McBrine is offline
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You did a very nice job of making his head stand out - when you squint, it is the area of highest contrast and the hands are subdued in comparison. The value massing is well done too, with the whole background and chair dark and subdued, much like Sargent did in many of his portraits. I am sure painting those robes and decorations was way more fun than a navy suit!
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