Comment from Lynnmarie2
Where's the hat?! LOL... Love this, the colors and tones are really neat together. The portrait has a almost stern look, maybe concentrating alot? Either way, I like it. It's nicely done.

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 Comment Written 18-Nov-2023

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reply by the author on 18-Nov-2023

This was 24 years ago, when I retired from the FDNY. The stern look, I found it hard to hold a smile and there several types of smile, that was the choice at the time. I am so glad you enjoy it. Tank you for tyour fine review. Ray

Comment from MKFlood
Hey you forgotten to add the hair! Lol.. I'm just kidding. Awesome work..you can us this as your avatar. The facial is excellent. The details is excellent. The shading is excellent. The blend of the colors is excellent. The presentation is well balance and very eye appealing to the viewer. Creative and awesome work overall (clapping)

 Comment Written 18-Nov-2023

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reply by the author on 18-Nov-2023

I forgot the hair a long time ago, you know what i mean, I am sure. Thank you so much for your wonderful review and rating. I am so glad you enjoy it. Ray

Comment from JirinaInspire
It is really nice portrait painting Ray! Nice to meet you and see how you look like.
The serious expression is so well balanced with the choice of lively yellow background and shirt.
So very much realistic artwork- something different from your abstract pieces. Thank you for sharing!

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 Comment Written 18-Nov-2023

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reply by the author on 18-Nov-2023

This was twenty four years ago. Now I am older and gray with a mustache. I had to be serious because I found it hard to hold a smile, a consistent one any way. I am glad you enjoy it and thank you for such wonderful review. Ray