The painting is far from complete but at this stage you can begin to feel the personality and the spirit of the subject.  I always try to specialize in capturing this likeness and life.  It usually happens with the eyes.  I like to believe that the likeness is in the exactness of the mouth but the spirit resides and is shined forth from the eyes.  Even at this unfinished stage, it is possible to experience this little one’s personality.  Like I said, it’s in the eyes.