From mild to wild when you paint portraits you have the power to turn your subject into anyone that you want. You can bring the subtle nuances of their face to the canvas or you can turn the other way and really blow your portrait right off the page. The most important thing to remember is to catch the basics of your paintee and let your viewer connect the dots the way that they view your subject. When you cross the line of too much detail you take away the work that the person you are trying to contact puts into your painting. Always leave something to the imagination - everyone has their own view on what someone else looks like and they can insert their views onto your painting. Enjoy!
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