Welcome to the forum. @CraigR This looks like a great first painting. The only critique I might have is toning down the bright highlights in the face. Other than that it looks excellent.
@GTO thanks for you eye on my painting. I would definitely agree with you. Everyone around me here at home just keeps saying they like it. I really need someone that's taking a little different approach to viewing my art. Thanks again for the kind words.
Hi there! I have to agree with @GTO about the highlights, also the bandanna is pretty distracting so I would tone that down too , the whites are quite overpowering.
Hi @CraigR , hope you enjoy the forum as much as I do. I really like your portrait , he has a cool intensity in his eyes. I also agree that the highlights in his face are a bit bright, but I like his bandana and how you show the “wraps” in it. Looks great
I think the highlights are just right. The natural setting for this subject is outdoors, where strong contrast and bright highlights are normal. Fantastic portrait!
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This looks like a great first painting. The only critique I might have is toning down the bright highlights in the face. Other than that it looks excellent.
I have to agree with @GTO about the highlights, also the bandanna is pretty distracting so I would tone that down too , the whites are quite overpowering.