Customer has confidence in me.

[Dave Hawksford]

Have you traced it on paper and then filled in lines to get it correct first?

Jon I sketch with a pencil, study my lines and make corrections. Right now I'm studying Madonna & Child late 1400's and 1500's renditions.
this is a good source National Gallery of Art.
Hit the Home to search
Vittore Carpaccio (nga.gov)
I've been give a budget so working and understanding the subject has upped my game.

 

[Leo Voisine]

Completely amazing.

 

[Dave Hawksford]

This will be a project that that will test my skills. I know it very well..

I still have a little bit more on this so it's presentable. The dealer is not interested in full painted restoration just presentable. I'm Just about there.
Added pic to 1st post.