Step 8:

I see some strokes for the feathers look too strong for the moment, so I blend them more.

I usually work on the entire canvas at a time. Analyzing every area and working every where at the same time. I keep on observing, balancing stuff, subtracting and adding things to get what I want. I don’t finish any one particular part at one time, esp. when I am painting in this loose manner. I keep my brush moving and working on all areas of the canvas/picture plane..

Step 9:

I decide to work on the face now, I painted over the eye, which was just a spot, I applied in the start for the placement. I did add some suggestion of texture on the face as well. That ill be defining later. Note, that I keep on working on the feathers and beak as well, adjusting everything all the time as I proceed.

Steps 10, 11 and 12:

Work on the eye, with some lights and darks and on reflections. Face gets my attention as well. I blend that texture suggestion on the face. For me, now it has some volume.

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