So many hands

 

Carried away

I probably went a little too far, too soon on this face today, but it is close to what I'm looking for. I think. Her hair is a little big, though.

 

Starting Layers

I know, I know. The moon looks green so far. It's just because there is some optical mixing of the blue in the background and the yellow I applied over it. It will get better! 

New One

Lately I've been going back and re-visiting some of the images I made early on that were sold or unresolved in some way. This one is based on a painting that was sold before I had a chance to live with it for very long, and I've always wanted to do it again. There are two elements still missing, and I promise she will have hair. It's just easier to save that for after a few other things are in place.

    This is meant to be a companion for the painting below, which was also based on an earlier painting. I always liked the idea, but not the execution. I'm much happier this time:

Also, it is lovely to work on a commercially prepared canvas this time. Except I can't get the darn thing to hold still on my easel!