14X14 Oil on Board

I'm trying to shift from portraits to other subjects for a while, but this subject just kept putting his narcissitic nose in the way.

At my age, you can't do a progressive series, so this is the portrait of the artist, period.

My wife says the likeness is pretty good. My hands really are that large, but this pose accentuates them, doesn't it?

I realized mid way thru that the size was too small to get any detailed features, so I had to be satisfied with getting the values and large shapes the best I could.

The painting is lighter than the foto.

Thanks to all who looked and commented.

Theriot:

>>>How were your paintings looking when you first started? Were they tight or loose? Is this looseness a result of focused effort or is it that you are more relaxed and confident?

This is one of my first paintings, done during the early 60's. I don't see much difference in my style now, so I must have been painting this way naturally.

Your style is distinctive and personal and I see no reason why you should change it.