I still haven't quite figured out the best way to post things here (but I will eventally, I guess). I have been reworking the opening of the story in huge ways (alas, it's endless, though I am giving myself a December 25th deadline to get this tiger by the tail). Unfortunately for me, this means I will have to redo the plates (but don't you worry about that, I will figure it out). In the meantime, the changes mean the story opens at the Christmas party in 1859, so I am currently painting Christmas formal attire for James and Emmaline. I finished James yesterday morning.
Anticipating that there will be other formal parties in James' near future and not wanting to have to paint the black trousers over and over, I made the tail a separate piece (and therefore changeable). I really love how this came out. Click to see the details a little better. he is holding mistletoe in his right hand.
This weekend I am planning to finish Emmaline's dress and a whole 'nother character, so hopefully I will post more soon. These long lags in between are kinda inexcusable, so I will continue to try to do better.
Happy Thanksgiving to my American (U.S.) readers! And thanks to you all!
Anticipating that there will be other formal parties in James' near future and not wanting to have to paint the black trousers over and over, I made the tail a separate piece (and therefore changeable). I really love how this came out. Click to see the details a little better. he is holding mistletoe in his right hand.
This weekend I am planning to finish Emmaline's dress and a whole 'nother character, so hopefully I will post more soon. These long lags in between are kinda inexcusable, so I will continue to try to do better.
Happy Thanksgiving to my American (U.S.) readers! And thanks to you all!
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