The rich palette and the exotic nature of this figure brings an interest to this piece.

She is a traveler in search of safety, higher ground to refresh before going on.

My palette is earthy but vivid, I enjoyed blending the colors and testing each before applying to the canvas.

I knew early on that she was special, it is easy to over-paint or not get the color right, so I took extra care in this painting.

At this point I think she is my favorite.

This is my first attempt at the larger canvas, I love the freedom it gives and the extra space is so appreciated.

Also, the rectangular instead of square was a welcome change.