I began at the tail primarily to keep out of my own way on the overlap, working on small sections at a time. The pointed portion of each flame was masked to keep the edges sharp. Outer edges were done freehand. Tips received a coat of opaque yellow first. The center of each scale is a peachy, flesh color which was dragged into the yellow; the broadest part of the scales are painted a deep orange. I labored over the course of a four days until the head and face were complete.
As you may have noticed, even Bob the studio cat has begun to watch the process from his perch in front of the window.
As you may have noticed, even Bob the studio cat has begun to watch the process from his perch in front of the window.
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