Great subject, this bust, had painted it also, as you can see in my avatar
But, I've some problems with the thing on the shoulder, I thought you didn't clean it proper, but maybe, I see it wrong
The colors are very naturel
Bert
Very nice skin tone, like someone who has been in the sun for a long time. I also like the way the five o'clock shadow was painted. looking forward to the rest of the bust.
Hi Rob. To paint the beard I mix: prussian blue + base flesh + a lot of water, till you get something like "dirty water". I have to say that I use "soft pastels" to paint that and shadows and lights.
I hope you understand my brief explanation, but I'll post a pic with the mix (now I'm going to see a very interesting football match...Real Madrid )
Great SBS ! Looking forward for Your next step !
And maybe try made pictures without flash lamp?Pictures in daylight will be better( i think)
Thanks and best regards