Tommy

[bjoern3000]

Hi.

This is Tommy after a reference by William Whitaker.

Photoshop - graphic tablet - 6 hours

[mrTornatoZZ]

I like it a lot, good work!

[TmDurn7]

Really nicely done, especially the beard. Maybe you can expand your color palette though. It's a really well done piece but more color would make it a lot more interesting.

[Dahami]

Beautiful portrait. Thanks for sharing your process.

[bjoern3000]

Thank you guys for your kind replies.

@TmDurn7: I tried to be as close to the reference as possible - there are no other colors than what I have used or at least they´re close to the reference. I´m going to play with colorsetting in PS to see what I can do to intensify the colors in this piece. Of course I´ll use more intense colors if the subject makes it nessesary.

[sourgasm]

The colors definitely feel muted, but not improperly so. It would look better with more saturation and a warmer feel, but the lack of saturation doesn't diminish the realism.

My only issue is with the bottom of the beard, especially the area mid-way along the jaw-line down to the tip of the chin. It has a hard edge where it seems there should be more hair texture and shadows at work. Nit-picking :P

[Aniboomer]

Amazing Portrait.

[maxetormer]

Hi there, may we see the ref?

[ConCrete]

It may be just me but the eyes do not seem to line up. Colors are great and great to see your process...those eyes, messing with me.