I added some form the sheep, but not there yet.

Thank you Jim.

Here is the tree trunk. I need a rest now, the beach towel is full of stripes and blocks and it is next.

Thanks Shana and mlw.

I thought about the comp for a week before I drew the image on the canvas, but I found out that I needed to raise the drawing about 5 inches. So I had to erase and that doesn't work too good on canvas, but I got it right I think. I got a lot done today and it's shaping up.

Thanks Jess and Gene.

This is actually my second tree trunk, and I think the secret is to put in the dark first and then the bark detail with a dry brush technique. Try it, it isn't that hard, but you do have to learn discipline, and that means concentrated work.

I have painted the hands and toes but I forgot the thumb, not really necessary, but I see it. 

The drawing looks good Bert.  But, the painting application needs to be worked on.  I would be careful not to create too many hard edges.  Edges don't exist in real life they are just changes in value.  Soften your edges and go over your grass area with other colors....scumble some umber, ochre and different values of green.  Mix those colors up and put them down in a little more casual way.  Am I making any sense???

Keep up the good work!

Judith