Clearly I can, but can I get his expression right? I think this is the closest to the expression in the reference yet. Not quite right but I’m not sure what isn’t right about it. I think it’s in his lips but I’ve redone them a few times and am no closer. Feedback?

Also I love love love how his beard turned out. I saw a YouTube saying don’t try to paint each individual hair and paint shapes that feel like hair, it was mind blowing to me.

And clearly you can tell which image got the most votes in the other post.

Edit: Also my workflow is getting much better. I spent less time on this than the first several I did with way better results. I’m able to see shapes and pick out colors I just couldn’t even see before.

  • actionjboneEnglish
    5·
    18 hours ago

    The edges of his lips are downturned in the photo, but they’re a bit upturned in your painting.

    Also, his upper lip is stretched a little thinner in the photo, and pressed more tightly against the bottom lip.

    I don’t usually reply to these, but since you asked, figured I’d mention.