Mr. - My very first person painted (July 2004)

This is the first painting of a person I did in a five half day intensive painting course. At the beginning of the week I struggled to paint this man because I disliked all the greys, browns, and blacks. Well, I must add that I also found him dated and unattractive. I also didn't have any clue as to where to begin to sketch him but.... 15 hours later... and voila!!! By the end of the class I was sooo excited and told my classmates that I loved this guy and practically kissed him on the canvas!!!!