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This is absolutely fine Jan, especially his hand. I think because you know the features well it makes getting the likeness good, but only you know. I tried to paint my dad and never achieved a satisfactory piece,

Thanks for the encouragement, Derek... I seem to remember the portrait of your Dad - didn't you post it on this website? I thought it was very good.

Great portrait Jan, I could never attempt anything like this! Good palette and like Derek says the hand is very good, not easy I imagine.

Thanks, Carole... I could never attempt any of your beautiful nature paintings! I wouldn't even know where to start...

Great painting, Jan, well done and much expressive. As psychiatrist, I am led to think that unconscious feelings make us difficult portray our relatives. I have too many times tried to portray my wife unsuccessful.

Thanks, Cesare. That's a very interesting insight - I studied Psychology so I should have realized what the difficulty might have been!

A really good potrait, nice skin tones and everything in proportion. You've given the eyes real expression, not easy, a good job done.

Thanks, Andre, for the kind comment - much appreciated.

Great work Jan

Great work Jan

It's another excellent addition to your superb gallery Jan.

Thank you, Dennis and Russell, for your generous comments...

This is lovely, Jan. Great eyes, hair and ear. I also like the gold wedding ring.

Thanks for your nice comment, Jennifer. I'm glad you mentioned the hair, as I find painting hair in watercolour quite challenging!

Thanks for the encouraging comment, Michael. I think you're right about why it was difficult - after 19 years of marriage, this is a face I know well, so anything not right bothers me! I really like your watercolour landscapes, by the way - this is my next project so I'll be taking a good look at them for inspiration!