Portrait of Johnny

Lovely skin tones. Just my opinion, i would change the background from brown, no contrast with the hair.

Thanks for your comment Lorraine. I did consider making the background lighter but decided I really liked the contrast of the face and shirt against the dark hair/eyes/background. I also wanted a bit of a change from my other portraits.

A beautifully handled portrait, Sheridan, as are the others in your gallery. I understand Lorraine's comment and your reply. The little highlight at the top of the head may have done the trick.

Thanks lionel, it's really good to get different people's views. I've varnished the portrait this afternoon and the colours have become much richer - which you can't really see in a photo. The highlights in the hair are much clearer and do lift the portrait.

What great portraits! It shows you like doing them!!:)Linda