Creation and Evolution

I believe in creation or “intelligent design” rather than evolution. God is perfect, so he got it right the first try! However, I am far far (oh so very very far) from perfect. Evolution is the way my portraits get finished. Have a look at the evolution of this week’s work:(These are photos of the drawing as it progressed)   The changes are very subtle, and it has been amazingly difficult to capture a likeness in this man that I really do not know. All I can do is match the chosen photo to the best of my ability. Each time I think he matches his photo, I email the office manager who is my main contact. She and the others in the office evaluate the likeness, then she calls me and explains the ways I have not yet captured his personality. Meanwhile, I add clothing and background.   I haven’t heard yet if the latest version does the trick.  When the drawing is photographed, some of the details and subtleties get lost. He is really a pleasant looking man, despite the fact that the photo of the drawing looks a bit worried.  So we wait. . . (his portrait and I – there is no mouse in my pocket!)