#4 The Hat

The Hat, Original Oil, 9"x12"

  I had big plans to paint women who have inspired me in my life but decided the best thing for me right now is to just paint lots and lots of portraits this month!  I feel like they are already improving and this is day 4 .
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*One thing I've noticed is when I paint tired, I lose my focus.  I lose the spirit and flow of who I'm painting and how they are and look.  Instead, when tired, I'm focusing on details.  How should the nose look, how should the mouth be and the whole painting ends up out of whack.  For this reason I'm encouraged to eat better, exercise and get a good nites rest.  Then I can work much more whole heartedly!