Posthumous miniature

[Heidi Maiers]

Thanks Mischa, the client was very happy with it and so far, and has ordered several busts (miniature and full size) which will keep me busy for a while.
Chris, probably as in painting, most of the time is spent in working out the likeness. Aren't small portrait paintings generally a lot less money?
Lacey, you have quite the imagination yourself - I see all the unique paintings you come up with and post over at Artists Guild.

Here is the second bust I started yesterday. It is the same woman, only much older this time. Looks a little scary without eyes - will add those today. It's best to get the surrounding bone and socket right first to save yourself a lot of rework if you put them in too early.