Looking at John Singer Sargent's Portraits.

When I have some spare time lately, I have been taking a closer look at John Singer Sargent's Portraits. While I draw them, I'm especially enjoying the way he creates mood with shadow around the eyes, and showdow in general. I'm also interested in the way he will idealize the form with gently curving lines, the nose, brow line, jaw line, often feel quite graceful.