Progression of Layer 8

This layer I danced the paintbrush around the painting, hoping to make some overall  improvements; touch ups on her face, a second layer on the white coat and Elmo, more highlights in the hair.  Once I complete the hand and bird feet, the rest is adding further contrast here and there and possibly taking out some clouds to soften the background before adding the "rainbow bridge" .  Then the painting will for the most part be completed and evaluated for any improvements to made.

Starting to Layer Elmo

I Started to paint Elmo,  this is the first layer of him, I thought I would show his progression also. He adds more color and balance to the portrait, and some colors will get reflection into the white coat. So I will be working on Elmo's feathering, a touch of color in her coat and I can add the bird shadow and the embroidered "Welch" on the coat, adjust and shade her hand, highlights on her hair, her face and a few corrections and soften coming in the next 2 layers.

layer 7 upclose

Portrait progression Layer 7

Here is Layer 7, about 3-4 more layers to come, a bit of re-shaping her face, soften areas and accentuating some areas are still needed.  I am going to start on Elmo (the bird) also in the next 3 layers. 

Progression of Layer 6

Still working on this layer, focusing on eyes and then I will continue with her smile.

Progression of Layer 5 portrait

                                                         Continuation of Portrait , layering features No. 5

Work in progress layer 4

Here is the 4th layer, Starting to form dimensions and correcting the facial features, will continue this step in the next layer before adding details to the eyes and smile!

Portrait in progress layer 3

Displaying Layer 3 for the portrait in progress