I got through most of the rest of the painting today, although there’s still a few details to add, and probably some enhancing at the end.
I started with the skirt, deepening the color, and adding more texture using acrylics this time. With the same color, I matched the leg ribbons. Then I worked on the gloves with turquoise acrylics (also the matching decoration on the shoes). Next, I washed some tan gouache into the blouse where the skin shows through. I brought out a fine brush and white acrylic to add detail to the apron edges, and create a lace design on the leggings. I had a choice to complete the paint details tonight or get the textured gesso down for the skin, so I chose the latter, knowing it would be best to let it dry over night…