Back at it today. Lots of things happening in our home at the moment. Husband had surgery and recovery during an ice storm and 7+ inches of snow two days later. I've felt like a single parent, taking care of children, all household chores, shoveling and taking care of my husband. On top of that grieving the anniversary of my friends death, which reminds me of all the other family and friends that have gone. Then I think of my drawings. So rather than work on dear little Lucia during the midst of all this turmoil of frustration, exhaustion and sadness. I took a week to recover myself and I'm back at it with fierce intention.
I adjusted more shadows and tones on Lucias face, finished the base of lines on her hat. I shaded the clay birthing mama more and added definition. Lines are beginning to make me comfortable and I worked more on the lines on the blanket as well. Lots more work to go, we are still in the beginning stages. I also lightened her lips as I felt they were a bit too dark. I am enjoying all of this baby love - chubby cheeks, little noses, soft lips. When Lucias mama posts new pictures of Lucias baby brother (just a few months old) and he is in the perfect position or has similar lighting - I snag them to use to assist me in this drawing. Lucias baby brother and her have very similar facial features and I couldn't reconstruct her without him. I love how we are all connected.
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