Douglass Progression no2 (Patreon)

I'm doing that thing where I fret over every single detail so I'm cooling my jets for a bit, and when I get back to it I'll focus on the clothing for a bit.

It bothers me that I can't seem to capture his EXACT expression. I have to remind myself that it's the heart and soul of the portrait that matters, not the absolute accuracy.

What immediately drew me to "Young Douglass" was just the fact that I'd never seen a photo of him under 50. His youth here really matters to me. The anger on his face matters.

He reminds me of many different friends and neighbors, especially those just growing their beards.