Big hug coming your way. This has a raw look to it, something about that appeals to me. I’m not a portrait artist but I know we have some great ones on this site that could offer advice if you are looking.
Richard, I missed commenting on you abstract. Your interpretation is really interesting.
I’ve been working on this off and on for a couple of weeks. I really wanted to add more light and make it a little more abstract. It has turned out looking like a patchwork quilt. Oh well, I’m calling it...