I am happy with this. I like the colors, the light and, of course, the smile! I have been concentrating on the last details of this and the mother and baby. I have been notified about a show that will be a great venue for the next work I am creating. But the timeline means I cannot do this as slowly and carefully as I had planned. Sometimes a little pressure brings out the best in us. We stay focused. Or, it could all fall apart. I cannot let that happen. In spite of time crunches, pain and vision problems, I want the very best for this next project. I will show you soon,,,maybe. Hugs, Diana

So, maybe one more layer, then done. I listened to a documentary on Bouguereau. He said, ‘forty layers is about right.’

I usually enter after a work day. I am just getting started today but since I haven’t posted for a while, I thought I would catch you up. In reality, this does not look very dark but yet it still needs a degree lighter. I am hoping to do that today and then maybe the hair. I am so happy with this image. I like everything about it. The eyes are so expressive, the three quarter profile is great and the light and atmosphere is perfect.
I started a wonderful new subject that I recognized as a fabulous composition and so much more. My plan was to work slowly. Well there is a competition that this will be perfect for. I will enter if this is complete. I will show you more later. Sorry to rush. Shalom, Diana