First painting of 2008.

Oil paint on canvas.
70cm long x 50cm high (28x20 inches approx)

Final Stage - finished. Technically this is stage5 - stage four went "missing-in-action" courtesy of stress\problems\difficulty. Not that I've ever found art easy, it's a constant struggle of technique with every mark just a brushstroke from disaster.

That and I'm a bit out of practise. Anyhow, I always figured that if you do find artwork easy or even relaxing - then you're not doing it properly! It's supposed to be a challenge of mental and physical techniques and concepts, not a cathartic experience (that's what drinking heavily is for!).

Figure is referenced from ~glitterstock