Artistic License In Your Smile

Medium: Acrylics

Although this painting isn't completely finished yet, it's a subject still close to my heart so I had to share it. I'm 75% sure I'll conveniently forget to finish it, though
The title of the piece refers to his altered expression from the reference photo. I wanted to show what I always wanted to see on him, but the truth is that it was rare to see his mouth and eyes smiling at the same time.
Then again I haven't seen him in awhile. This may be accurate now, I hope.

*edit* I've decided to leave the painting as is. By leaving the main detail in his face, hopefully people will always be drawn to his expression, which is the only important thing for me anyway