Tristan & Zane

These two little tykes are a hoot!  Meet Tristan & Zane everyone.   I think I'm going to have a ball with this one!!

 

 




I am continuing to add layers to this piece, building up the shadows and adding little bits of detail as I go.  Slowly, it's starting to pop off the page but there are plenty more layers to come! What an enjoyable way to spend a Sunday on a dreary day!!




I'm now adding layers to start bringing a three dimensional appearance to the portrait.  The little shadows and highlights to this piece make all the difference.  It's subtle but makes a portrait start to come alive!




I continue to dive deeper on the contours of Tristan's face.  I'm rotating the picture and trying to smooth out the shadows from every angle.  I'm capitalizing on the highlights by making the shadows deeper.  The effect makes this piece jump even further off the page.  I just want to pinch those cute little cheeks!!