The final stretch...

I will be working on this nonstop until tomorrow morning...
Then, if no changes are requested,
(which one always hopes)
it will be ready for my client to give
as a surprise X-mas gift to some unsuspecting grandparents.
What a great gift , eh?

Here's the main reference photo--
(Printed out on paper so I can get paint all over it.)



It is 40" across oil on heavy duty stretcher bars.



I'm still working on the little blonde's facial details.
She looks like she's about to bust out a good laugh....too cute.

Please feel free to critique me if you feel you need to.
Be nice, though.
Constructive criticism only, if you please.
**wink**