Lighten up!

So now the
paint
thickens,
and the
lighter
colors are
applied. It may seem drastic, but this is just the first of the lighter coats.
After the tiny strokes of lighter blue are applied there is a pleasant intermingling of the different shades of blue to create a shimmering effect.














OK- so I just put this one in because it is so cute. The blue is all but complete, but the russet and white areas need lots of lightening.
Going over and over each feather is getting old- so I'd better finish up soon. Tomorrow should be the last day- final lightening and iridescence- then start on the post and babies.