Evolution of a Portrait -- Part 1

This is the beginning of a portrait of Adam.  This will be an oil on canvas 18 x 24 inches.  I was able to get a great photo of Adam in "half-smile."  To sketch the image on the canvas, I use watercolor pencils one in ocher and one in raw umber to emphasize key shadow lines.  A little water and a good wipe will remove any "mistakes!"

Tomorrow -- the first underpainting!