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Old 08-27-2003, 08:00 PM   #1
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Just another couple of quick notes.

The shadow in the [what?] (the dent in the middle of the upper lip between the nose and mouth) is too dark, which is suggesting a much deeper and more angular form than is in the photo.

Also, get some (a little, not a lot) warmer color into the lips. The bottom lip looks almost white. The top lip, not in direct light, should be considerably darker in value. (I'm not saying "should" as a rule, I'm taking a reading from this particular photo in this particular lighting.)

I hope it was clear in the earlier illustration that when the shirt collar and shoulder line go up, so does the collar button and necktie knot and lapel cut and everything else.

By the way, a REAL tough job having to invent color from a monochromatic photo. But you can probably pull it off.
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