STARTING A NEW PORTRAIT

Hi There. It's been quite a while since I've painted a portrait, even though I enjoy them very much.  I have always admired the work of Gerhard Richter because he appeared to flip flop from abstraction to realistic portraits. Likewise, I often find myself going from one style to another.  Whenever I create a portrait I prefer working from a  live model, usually someone I know,  but a good photo can be the next best thing. Below, I have started sketching my friend Sabrina Nelson who is also a wonderful artist. Here ,I have tried to draw in every shape I could see, hoping to go back in with paint and  brush in a similar fashion.  However, I am always open to the fact  this painting  may evolve from my original concept into something all it's own.  I will post a follow up in the near future of Sabrina's portrait  and raid more photos from different friends to create more portraits.