First try at bust painting, looking for suggestions

[Redfinger]

So I was not totally happy with the face, I too was thinking his gaze looked a bit soft. So I set things aside for a few days, went back to it and I have pushed some highlights a little further, lowered the eyebrows, and added some red into the brow area to add to the stern appearance, I like this version a lot better. All the oils are sealed at this point and now I will move onto the rest of the bust.

 

[sd0324]

Looking very nice. I like what you have done.



Steve Deyo

 

[ellie]

you've made a good start, the skin tones look good and I think you have done a good job on the eyes. keep it up.

cheers

ian

 

[pmfs]

If this is the result of your first paint I want to view all your future works.
Well done!!!

Cheers,
Pedro.

 

[frank h]

I like the way this has come together .....seems you have got the expression
you set out to achieve

Frank