Tomorrow's all about refinement. Right shoulder really isn't finished, but I'm weary tonight. The hair is harder for me than more specifically shaped features, like eyes or nose. It's really a collection of selectively placed, and valued, abstracts shapes. I often lose my place, so to speak, Down to the final finishing details. A little highlighting, low lighting, backround and a cropping decision. This piece was a lot of studied focus. I'm due for a crazy, free spirited collage, next. Ok, a bit of hardcore drawing included. Can't let those amazing photo shoot images go to waste.like following a map with unknown edges. Tomorrow, I'll tweak any values that need it, darkening , adding light and brightness to really bring her alive. A backround shading to enhance select features. My model was weary and subdued, distracted, her mind elsewhere in this shot. I found her, especially beautiful in this genuine and vulnerable state. For me, this painting will be a success if the viewer can feel the deeper moment, and see her beauty is enhanced by that earthiness.
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