Yesterday was a disaster. I was painting outside and it was just above freezing with 40 Kph winds. Everything kept blowing around and I kept dropping brushes in the mud. I ended up with paint everywhere and didn't want to even think about oil painting ever again. I have never before felt miserable when I was painting.

Today was much better. As I progressed with this painting it became better and better as a painted portrait however I am losing the likeness and may go back at it a third time to try to get that back. It also looks a bit less alive but I think that I can fix that.
I received a bit of help from Geunnadi Kalinine in this painting too. He helped out more than a little and I am grateful for his instruction.
I received a bit of help from Geunnadi Kalinine in this painting too. He helped out more than a little and I am grateful for his instruction.