[Tom Edgerton]

Thanks everyone, for these encouraging comments...I don't mean to sound so tentative. There were the usual painting joys, like the unexpected splat of bluish highlights on the shadow side, from a window up the stairs. Nice to discover this while working.

Alex--Glad you see a shift, and I think it's progress.

Garth--Thanks as always. The skin tones are deeper than some I paint; this was summer and she was a brown little thing. At least a value darker than me. Somewhat hard to find cool tones as a result.

Enzie--There's very little actual detail in the hands and feet; I'm finding it's usually not necessary.

Allan--Most of "my children" look a little older than they are in my paintings (Franny is five), I think because I get on their level if possible.

Ilaria--Shy, and a little quizzical too, which I tried to keep in the expression.

David and Marina--Best to you both...I appreciate it!

Terri--The reflections are very thin; I wiped back to the ground rather than painting them opaquely.

Thanks again, all-TE