I do not use the direct painting method. I do not mix all the perfect mixes of colors and choose a different color for each stroke to achieve a perfect finish on the first or second layer. I use the indirect method, which means, basically, that I paint in layers, each layer forming some part of the portrait such as structure or flesh or light, etc. If you scroll back, you can look at the earlier parts of the grisaille to see I already painted in the deep shadows that help the lighting form three dimensional form on these hands. Now, I must paint these shadows or darks in the correct color. I choose flesh color, mixed with two dark additions. I apply them carefully, following the grisaille pattern and my references so as to perfect the shapes. I already know that this layer will look blotchy, the early color layers always do. My dilemma stems from the fact that when I photograph this image, the photo looks sooty or dirty. What my eyes see is a gradual darkening of the flesh color. What the camera sees is sort of an ex ray. I find it impossible to get a photo that shows what I see. This effect, to a lesser degree, is why, I believe, paintings never look as impressive in a photo. There is just something not quite right. I hope someday, I learn what to do about this.