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!