a friend asked me to paint a commemorative portrait of his son. after i asked him if he was OK with my loose & fast style, and warned him that it would not be a photo-like painting, he said "loose and colorful, just like TC". i like that.
it has been a long time since i painted the figure or a portrait, and even then i have done very little. i am spending some time now with charcoal just getting to know TC's face, and familiarizing my hands with these kinds of marks again.
i find myself talking a lot to TC along the way. mostly apologizing for the drawings. "you are way more handsome than this, pal, i know. sorry. be patient." i haven't done the drawing yet that captures his unique qualities. his face is very distinct, and full of personality. i'm a little too stiff yet to get a lively drawing, but it will come with time.
this is good. i have no shows to worry about. no deadlines. this will take some time, but it's a worthy project and will be good for me.
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