So this was my fourth try after not painting for 4 yrs since college, wow do I dare admit that :) But it coming back and I am super excited.
This was the sixth try at a portrait and to be honest this looks better in person as the colors are a little more vibrant and the skin seems more translucent when looking at the canvas. I am excited though. I think this is what I needed all along through college some time to paint when I need to and able to keep up a steady flow of painting and a little bit of confidence :)