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

pretty much done

been a while

chroma stuff

Had wanted to just keep going with the face but knew I needed to get the background and clothing blocked in for some colour reference as I could go seriously wrong otherwise. 
Something to look forward to next weekend now . . .

ears and eyes

and not worrying too much about the tone at present, as I'll play with that when the background and clothing's blocked in.

beginning the VC official portrait