I've made some significant progress on the Phoenix this week. I also took away some of the work done last week. It's interesting as I work with the various hues of each of the colours, how the addition of a new colour impacts the effect of another - welcome to the magic of how the eye makes its adjustment when another influence is in the visual path.
I plan to finish this piece before the family arrives for Christmas. It's a goal which will make me work consistently until the 20th.. I like the feeling of a little pressure.
I think I have solved all the technical difficulties and am not convinced that my decisions have been the best. When I am finished with the plumage in the tail, I may return to rework the body a little, but in the meantime it will remain as is. Usually taking a distance from something and returning to it after a rest throws a different light on the troubling area. I can then make any adjustments with a cool head. I know I've said this before, but it bears repeating. It is an approach that I try to apply to pretty much life in general!
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