I began this the day she died....picturing her from around the 80's with short hair. I think I got her likeness....but a real fan would have to decide that. The earrings I casted didn't take...busted out of the mold, but the obvious answer I should have thought of from the get-go....let people hang their own earrings of choice in them!! Under lights she looks really golden...but otherwise it is a deep red bronze patina. Aretha - Bust Tribute To Franklin Hydrocal With Bronze Patina