Yes, usually I finish this step and then take a photo to show you. Today I wondered if you might see the process better if I show you just a little. That way, perhaps, you may have less distraction because you will have less to look at. I follow the light patterns around the face, trying to make my brush strokes follow the contours of the face. This step brings a lot of the three dimensionality to the portrait. Now, I will get back to work. Shalom, Diana

It is hard to be motivated when you have a concussion. Today I felt eager to do things for the first time since the accident. I now have a blasting headache. Also a storm is coming. Well, I want to get this up so you can see again how I begin. I did the drawing over the past few days and I had done the imprimatura on the canvas so it was ready. I turned on the air conditioner in my studio and put in three hours work. I have always enjoyed the beginnings of a portrait. The next session will add the brights and the skin. That is all for now. I must get something for this headache. Shalom

I send my apologies for disappearing for so long. Accidents happen no matter how careful we are. The hard bump on my head did not present symptoms other than a headache so for two days I seemed OK. On the third day, everything changed. To keep this brief, let me say that the ER found no bleed or fractures but I became unable to balance and was very nauseated. The symptoms continued until I realized that ‘rest’ meant ‘do nothing’. I think it is about three weeks now and I am just now getting back on my feet. I am very thankful I was not injured worse. Today, I put a layer on this portrait. I have never been happy with my glasses since the cataract surgery but it seems there is nothing better to be had. Maybe I will become accustomed to not seeing well. I hope to post more regularly as I recover. Till next time, Diana

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