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Here is my finished portrait. I have fiddled and fiddled and finally had to say enough. It is almost there. My husband saw it and identified Bruce Willis. The lighting on him was extremely harsh - lots of darks and highlights. The mid tones were very difficult to see. Any constructive criticism will be greatfully appreciated.

Peggy

[Val]

Excellent job Peggy     I recognized him right away when I saw it on the forum lineup! 
Captured that look perfectly. 

[MaryAnne Long]

Nice work, Peggy.  Definitely recognizable.  You did an excellent job.

aloha

mea

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  Mea and Val. I am pleased that you recognized him. I did a portrait of James Woods that just didn't work. Will have to go back and try him again.

Peggy

[ImBatman]

Great work Peggy.

I haven't done my portraiture course yet, so I can't say much about the harsh lighting etc, but as far as I can see you have done extremely well in capturing the likeness of Elmer Fudd!   

Just kidding...

Batman

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Batman, well, tha-t-t-t's gr-gr-ea-ea-t  lol

Peggy

[Harwant]

Great drawing Peggy. You have captured that look of Bruce! Well done.    

Harwant.

[Val]

  Elmer Fudd?! I actually thought it was you Bman!!!! 

[nolan]

  awesome job of capturing the likeness Peggy, including the sly smirk that he always has

just the shading on the temple bothers me, can you post the reference so I can have a peep?

[Danielle123]

Peggy you did it justice, Bruce looks great.

[Dorothyofoz]

Peggy, as a fan of Bruce Willis I recognised him straight away. Love the cheeky look. It is so him. Great job Peggy. 

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Nolan, Here's the reference photo. I had a hard time with the shading on the temple. I kept darkening and lifting, couldn't get it to suit. It does look much lighter off the computer screen. Any suggestions will be gratefully appreciated.

Peggy

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  Dorothy, Danielle and Harwent. Your comments are appreciated.

[nolan]

just use the round part of your kneaded eraser to soften the temple area, your tonal value is just a shade or two too dark

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Thanks Nolan, I did it and it looks better.

Peggy