very nice, there's a kind of simplicity...

Thankyou!

Good likeness!

Thanks! I love using the darker pencils. I used an extra bold soft HB pencil for the majority of the picture. I always start off using a mechanical pencil to get basic outlines. Then I start using the bold pencil to fill in substance. I blend that with either a paper stump or soft tissue, and use a kneadable eraser to lift out highlights.

Rodney, I know that if you started coloring your portraits with acrylics, you would be surprised at how well you will do. Try it, you have nothing to lose. That's how I got started.

Well done master Rodney

Thank you kindly!

very nice! big eyes

Thanks Bea!

So big beautiful eyes Very beautiful work

Thanks! I think I made the eyes just a tad too big compared to the picture I used, but I still like the final outcome.

Excellent work, the definition of the face is stupendous, this captured all its physiognomy in a remarkable way and the style of work of the hair allow to accentuate but the face that you get a very good expression.

And this one too!

Many thanks.