Painting the fingers for me always takes a while. Although hands and fingers may seem less significant than the face (in regards to figure paintings), they can actually tell alot about the subject. The way they're clenched nervously or opened loosely, close to the torso with both palms on the thighs or an elbow rests languidly on the armrest is all part of the body language.
The bedsheet in the original picture had floral prints, but I left them out as it would take too much time.
Too bright
16 x 20 inches, oil on canvas board
