Number 3

I wanted to paint one that didn't look so sad, but he kind of does, and maybe scared too?  The photo made the color slightly warmer, and there is some glare. Happens with a dark background and artificial light. This is the third one. I am giving myself the goal of 30 - they won't be consecutive because there are some other paintings that need to be done, but I am loving this for the opportunity of painting so many sorts of people. 

Deja Vu

Second painting in what is becoming the mugshot series. When you look at a face for a long time, it's story unfolds.  It's kind of like recusing a dog from a shelter. Over time, the dog will tell you it's story. You know what I mean, right? Anyway, this is fun and interesting and it could be a thing to return to off and on.

Crime Don't Pay

I've been talking about using mugshots to practice faces for a long time - since I discovered Karin Jurik, the master of mugshots.  Then, the other day I saw a posting by my new FB friend, Reed White.  A professor once said to me, "If you're thinking it, someone's doing it." Apparently.  Reed seems to be drawing from the local well, but I don't think I should do that, as a local educator, retired or not, so, my resource comes a community to the south. This was fun and I'm sure I'll do some more.