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Tom,
The judge must be totally pleased with this! You've done such a magnificent job with this portrait. The low-key background works perfectly to bring him forward and make him seem real and three-dimensional. I like the strong character in his face, his stance, and the red tie (which is echoed in the red of the flag). I have to say I'm really impressed with the robe. Robes can be boring to paint, because they're black and take up a lot of space in this kind of portrait, but you have done such a masterful job with this one. I feel as though I could reach out and touch the material. Could you post a close-up of the sleeve on the left?
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