Jim by David Pringle

You are very clever, a super painting. I do enjoy looking at this lovely detail and beautifully executed style....Than you get the opposite end of the scale with my throw it on method... see pic above yours. Even in painting "It takes all sorts"

I love the effect of dark into the light - the muted colours you've used are just right. I love all styles but especially the "Old Masters" - they are amazing to study in a gallery aren't they? Particularly Rembrandt - I visited Edinburgh recently and couldn't keep away from looking yet again at his work. Well done with this one - have a look at some of mine if you have the time, I also love trying dark dramatic backgrounds - with still life especially.

Extremely well done. I really like this style. The muted greens in teh short and background really bring out his complexion

OOps what awful typos. Sorry I meant the shirt. I can't edit my comment.

I love the dark background into light with this one reminds me of Rembrandt's style. Excellent.

This is stunning, beautiful work.