Characters portraits "Ensemble"

I figured i better put them all together here. This study is one of the most interesting experiences i had so far.

Portraits studies IV

This week i went to young adults as a reference for my portraits studies. My time is limited so, as usual, i try to do as much as i can in one week. I also try to develop a personal approach to the rendering method, mixing several techniques, hoping i might get an interesting (and most of all, fun)  result:

Portraits studies III

Another go at portraits studies. I'm slowly getting there, i think (in my dreams):

And i'll just leave those here too :)

Portraits Studies II

I spent the week experimenting on the skin. This was a disaster (i think), because i insist on the brushstrokes with Photoshop, even though i still don't seem to get it at all. I'll keep trying... 'till it clicks.
Even though, i kind of like the watercolor-ish result i got from it in some cases. At least it seems so, to me. Actually, it looks more like a mix of what ever (crayon, pastel, watercolor). But still can't get a decent brush stroke out of it (really?). I know, i'll keep grinding:

Back to traditional

Exactly. I went back to revisit traditional painting, Long, long, long time no see. Don't know why, but  i just missed it. Anyway, here it goes. I´ll be posting: