Nice, Richard! I think in the last two the transitions in the skin colors are beautifully subtle and restrained. Something is happening!

Another week, another head . . .

Alex, thanks for the encouragement. I'm really grateful for this opportunity to study from the life!

Nice job Richard! Nice sutle skin tones

Oh, I really like this one, especially her sweater and the rosy cheek in the light.

Richard,

Wonderful work, wonderful energy.

Thank you all for the kind words. High praise, considering the source! See what happens when you encourage me? Here's another:

And yet another . . . (my final painting for '06!) Happy New Year!

Rich - these are getting better and better. You're painting more form and using less line with each one. This last is very sophisticated.

Great job.

I agree--this one's incredibly well executed, in addition to the vivid sense of personality and life.

Wonderful series of paintings Richard. Are you averaging one per week? I hope these are all commissions. All are very fresh and appealing.