Ok, after at least an hour, I think I have Sammy inserted in an upright position. I have painted all three of number four daughter’s children’s portraits at twelve. This is their youngest. I am now working on the oldest of number four daughter, and she just recently turned thirteen. I want you to study the flesh tones and how the light is handled. When my portraits are in shows, I am swamped with questions about how I get my flesh tones so deep and supple. Yes, it is technique, but it is a subtle ness in brush work too. You must see every nuance and shadow and understand how the layering will affect the skin tones. I can’t explain how happy I feel whenever I apply light to these flesh areas. The three dimensionality and form stand out and my subject almost speaks to me. I am going to end for tonight because it is almost two thirty. My husband sometimes has nightmares in his sleep and he thrashes around, well I am there and often end up with more aches and pains than I went to bed with. I had to put heat on my back and drink a glass of wine to settle the pain. I am very tired. Blessings to you all. Diana