A dear friend of mine graciously allowed me to use her as my illustrated muse this past year.

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We captured the reference image on a late summer day in my living room, shuffling around and experimenting, with a focus on movement and light, vying to capture a photo that landed just right.

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Drawing this piece renewed my excitement for realism as it presented new technical challenges and brought refreshing visual interest. As with all my work, I see my flaws all over it, but, unlike my other work, I sit very satisfied with the final piece.