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Old 04-04-2008, 04:33 PM
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A three quarter face. I enjoy is face. Things I would change - The ear needs work, the next one the hat tilts down into the face more, the skin would be rougher.
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Colors? Kerchief will be green. Black hat and dark hair. Or perhaps stays natural.

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Old 04-04-2008, 05:16 PM
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You did a great job on the face it looks so real.
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Old 04-04-2008, 05:31 PM
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Great job on the Irish Guy John! Just keep it up!
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Hey John, you sure carved a winner there, no question he's an Irishman, great job, keep 'em comming.
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I think it looks just great all natural myself. Definitely looks like an Irish boy!

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Hey he looks like a serious John Goodman! I sure do like the faces you come up with.
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It looks good to me.And he does resemble John Goodman. Keep em comin.
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John .. another fine caricature of the Irish .. your faces are original and you give them alot of character ..

Good job ..

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John...I liked the Shades and I LOVED this fellow! That's a wonderful mouth on him and a great expression. Thanks for showing them. Bonnie
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Great job John I like the way you did the hat!!!

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