Painting favorite models

[stevemawmv]

Hello James,

It's a tough call on my part, trying to figure out where the blending of both media should meet and end,
without straying away from the style of my earlier paintings. Which I purposely would not blend my images
so precisely, in the believe that it's the style I wanted to persue.

Your observation, "The blending is both smooth and textural in places" is exactly what I think I'm trying
to achieve. A soft roughness, mixed with smooth blends, sort of near photorealastic, but not quite. My
saving grace, I haven't the talent for photorealastic painting. Anyway, what I'm going for is a slight blur,
some what dark photo image effect, but rough and soft at the same time. Well, that doesn't make sense!
But I think you know what I'm trying to say.

Just wanted to let you know that I appreciate your visits and comments. This one, has told me
that I'm getting close to achieving my goals for this painting, and possibly future one's as well.

Thank you....
Best Wishes,
and Happy New Year!
Steve

I've included an example of early work, just to compare if I'm straying to far away from the my original style.
Please comment if you wish!