I am posting the beginnings of my oil portrait of Lt. John Crisci. It is a 24" x 20". I have only a black and white reference thus far. I am awaiting possibly a colored one but do not wish to press his widow too far. She said he has olive colored skin and green eyes. My first post is with reference and the second one will be a bit close up.
The scan made his skin tone look very yellow and it is not quite that yellow, although I am in need of color.
Right? Actually, I feel fairly good about it, but a critique from any of you would be appreciated. The skin on his neck is not nearly finished. Nor all the detail in his eyes. I inquired about adding any type of flag in background, etc. and his wife, Rae, stated that she preferred it to be quite plain.
Thanks for any input as I really want this to be a good one that she and their 3 sons will love.
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