Not So Different

This painting was done on commission by a surgeon who purchased my graphite painting "No So Different".  He wanted to hang the two together to compare the two hands.

First the outline with a smudge stick

Not So Different.  Work in progress image 1

Next some more detail on the fingers.

Not So Different.  Work in progress image 2

 

And some more..

Not So Different.  Work in progress image 3

 

At this stage we're getting very close.

Not So Different.  Work in progress image 4

 

And the finished piece alongside "Not So Different"

Not So Different.  Work in progress image 5  Not So Different 

  

The process was very satisfying!