Finishing What I Started ...

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There are a lot of "mistakes" in this one that I can't repair, but I've taken it to a decent conclusion.

I was going to leave this here, but glancing at it before I went to work yesterday, I thought to myself - there is no pattern, cohesion - try playing with the shadows. 

So I did ...

... and also glazed some of the leaves.

I have a habit, and I'm sure we all do this to varying degrees, of starting a new project with great enthusiasm, and then getting bogged down in frustration and disgust. I appreciate that my painting is technically OK, but often lacks a sense of unity and completion. That must be my impatient side! I'd also like very much to bring a bit more 'meaning' and emotional depth  into my work. This should keep me busy for a few years. :)

As always, your comments are most welcome!

I'm Going to Give Her a Rest for a Bit ...

I touched up the post, glazed over her hair, and did a bit more shadowing on her face.

Here I've touched up the shirt, and worked mostly on her hair. I think I'll leave it for a bit.  My inclination is to glaze a bit more color on her face, but I'm not sure ... 

I also went over to a neighbor's to take some photos of their glorious sunflower. Then I played around a bit with some of the images. I'd like to get some more photos when the seeds are riper and darker.
I've been procrastinating, but I think today I'll start some studies of Trigger.

As always, your comments are most welcome.