Thank you Michele and Julie, you're very kind. You know, after finishing off this one, I'm feeling ready (finally) to get into doing oil portraits - a new world for me. I've got a few canvases ready to go - I just need some good references. I feel a bit unsure of myself - as in: I don't know what I'm doing

- but I'm sure with all the resources here on the Forum (not to mention all the positive, loving support and encouragement of all these great artists - like yourselves!!) in time I'll figure it out. Thanks a bunch!