strike> I have been playing with paint and textures , I have found relatively cheap acrylic additive to smooth out a canvass. Unlike gesso it dries harder, faster, I mixed it with paint and it gave some interesting results.
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Jesus with thick hair, When I traveled toIsreal a few years back I found a large percentage of the men with long hair had it this texture.
Acrylic on canvass 6 hours.

Warhol inspired face
Acrylic on canvass 4 hours

Expressionist inspired troubled face
Acrylic on canvass 3 hours