___ ___ Looking back at my recent posts, I noticed that it's been a while since I shared a portrait of the aged or one with beautiful beards which happen to be a personal favorite. So while remedying this, I tried applying as much pressure as I stated in my last post. Slowly it took form and I was thrilled by that fact. Looking at it now, I am only pained that the hair wasn't as dark or the skin as thick. ___ I stumbled on the reference on one of my devices which I think my brother downloaded. The posture and physique of the subject was so compelling that I surrendered to this first before making others. ___ ___  ___ ___ ___ ___ The progress...  ___ ___  ___ ___  ___ ___  ___ ___  ___ ___  ___ ___  ___ ___ **Thanks for paying me a visit.**