This is the philosopher Herbert Spencer. He has the most amazing chops, skullett, and neck-beard. After seeing his daguerreotype, I realized that he is the perfect model for my upcoming Rip Van Winkle illustration.
This is an hour speed painting of Elvis. It's really just a study for an Elvis painting that I am working on now. It is definitely a milder caricature than how I imagine the final piece. I will post the final painting in a couple of weeks.