I haven't been around the forum much as life has been hectic nearly to the point of frantic, but good.
Here is a portrait I did yesterday. I've been studying with Marvin Mattelson since last September and this is done using the "wash-in" technique, raw umber only on oil primed linen - life sized. I haven't decided yet if I will continue on this in color next week, or do another wash-in for practice. We will have the model in this pose for six sessions.