At this stage, I am setting the final forms, and getting ready for the detailing stage, so I go over the whole image, and refine any edges that need it, and strengthen the shapes. I also finalize the shape of the carafe in this stage, add the detail to the tray, and tighten up the ornament on the girdle before I start the final detailing…Those who know me well enough, know I love details, so it should be no surprise that there will be a costume fit for a ‘Royal Dancing Girl’ when I’m done, and that is the next step.
NEXT: Costume design and detail, and adding the initial ‘John The Baptist’ underpainting… 