Today I worked on the Bouguereau master copy and the portrait of my great granddaughter. Both are at the stage where every mark is important. This is no longer an underpainting. I must be certain of having enough time so that when I begin, I will be able to concentrate and not rush. When achieving a likeness, the slightest move as you mark the canvas determines success or not. Of course, sometimes you can lift a mark and do it again. I just want to emphasize that a spontaneous flourish usually looks better than a mark which you have labored over. Take a deep breath and then hit the target. I hope you are enjoying this Bouguereau as much as I am. It is as though this little girl has appeared again in a different century. I have to admit, Bouguereau’s images are truly compelling.
Shalom, Diana