And done!

Very happy with both the process (loved painting it) and the resolved work (love looking at it without thinking what else can I do!)

made it, almost

It helps that it's a fairly small one . . . 

fast and furious for a 10 day deadline

Nothing like a bit of a challenge.  Was going to miss the Senior Territorian Portrait this year but thought, why not see if a small, quick and quirky (another eyes closed one, but this time face towards the sun) one will get done in time for the 15th.  So Lesley very kindly agreed to some photos a few days ago, much as she hates being photographed (thanks m'dear) and here's the first few bits and pieces