Vaguely Recognisable Faces

Some more...



The Lenna, uncropped with some gimmicky jpeg artifacts.
I'm still not 100% certain about the position/angle of the head. I could take a little longer nudging it this way and that to find the sweet spot but I've wasted too much time on this already.

And a couple of Star Wars characters...




Mace Windu.




And the Grand Moff Tarkin.

I'm sort of pleased with the varied skin colours on that last one, even though that pic took the least time. Still, the transitions on the ears could be a bit more consistent.
And all three likenesses could be better but that's the way things are going at the moment.

Another late addition to the Internet's vast Bertrand Russell collection.



I was trying to do one of his older photos in the style of one of his younger photos.
The likeness isn't quite there but it looks OK as a thumbnail. I think it may be the forehead that could use a bit more shaping but... :yawn:

And although I usually run a mile from Artrage's watercolour tool it was fun doing all those stains.

Oh I love the Russell one! I think it's great! do we have a emoticon?

(edit: yes apparently we do )

You're being hard on yourself about the likeness on Bertrand Russell - it's a lot better than many of the entries in the Wittygraphy contest.

The aged photo look is great, too.

Thanks, em.
Yes, it was while I was lurking over at Wittygraphy that I realised the thing about the forehead. It should angle back more in a curved way, something you captured perfectly in your version, and looking at the challenge entries everyone seemed to notice this except me.
I think I was a little too obsessed with the hair contrivance and overlooked it. I sometimes get too focused on such gimmicks and end up blinding myself to something more obvious and more effective.

I must say that is quite awesome Val, Bertrands hair is so great !

I must say that is quite awesome Val, Bertrands hair is so great !

The comical design, coupled with his non impressed gaze is a perfect balance to draw interest. And the old fashioned style and values are perfect together, don't change anything looks perfect!!!

Can i add a to the Bertrand Russell portrait too! Brilliant

Some "quick" junk that took longer than it should.



Random internet face for some pretty portrait practice.
I learnt quite a bit about using desaturated tones under the eyes during this picture.



An attempt at Michael Phelps.
I quite like the top half of the face but I think there are possible likeness improvements to be made with the mouth/jaw.



A young Julia Roberts.
This was a struggle. It's just about passable but I did not enjoy the hair at all and lost all my patience with it in the end.
But if I dump it here then I'm now free to try some challenge ideas, otherwise I'd only continue to fiddle and get frustrated.

And thank you, micro and Kazky.
Feel free to add whatever symbol you like. Although that still continues to look like "less than three" to my eyes.

skintones are looking gorgeous Val, especially on the random internet one.

I adore Julia Roberts though, despite you saying it's passable, i think it has a very strong resemblance, certain elements are spot on imo.