this is so wonderful Julie, more polished, that you have taken it this far. I think it is my favorite of yours. You inspire me to attempt one of my father that I have been thinking about...

Thanks, Ngaire and Patricia-

This picture has me feeling guilty that I've never drawn my own dad.

Anyway, here's the finished version. I can't quite get the contrast right for some reason, but this is fairly close.

I'm happy with it, even if I could keep niggling away at it some more, over more and more minute details. There comes a point in which one has to tell oneself to STOP.

Juliie, I love to capture the elderly's faces and was delighted to see this work. It has turned out wonderful.

Thanks, Enzie -

I really enjoy drawing and painting older people too. There are all kinds of beauty. Our society tends to focus on the youthful type to the exclusion of all others.

Julie -- there is clearly beauty and character in this man's face. You've captured him wonderfully.

Julie, this is lovely! You've captured his age and spirit so nicely. I like wrinkles too, there is a lot of wisdom in that face.

Jean

Thanks!

Julie,
I think I am being picky, but the glasses appear to be slightly off in angle compared to the reference photo which for me creates a slightly disturbing imbalance. Personally I would hate to try to make the correction at this late stage. I also agree with the comments concerning the value shifts, but other than that you have done a very credible piece of work that I am sure your client will love.

Hi Richard -

I see what you mean. Since I lightly traced at the start to get the main things in placement, including his glasses, I'm not sure if it is the glasses or the eyebrows above them that make them look off-kilter. Will have to check.

Always feel free to nit-pick. I am trying to learn to see what is there, not just what I think I should see, so I NEED other eyes and comments. Thanks!

Good drawing, and good likeness! It really does not have to be as dark as the photo to be a good likeness. Turn it in.