Ruth Rouge - stages 5 & 6

Stage 5

On my return to the studio I started to warm up the highlights after some deliberation while away but was unable to photograph it at the end of the day due to the poor light.
Stage 6 shows how far I have been able to get before once again being away from the studio until Saturday when I hope to finish it. I am holding back on the light areas as I am planning on painting in a few carefully placed juicy highlights right at the end.

Stage 6