The assist is done. And, the highlights on the face, hands and feet as well. We revisited a technique called "plov" for the highlights. It's a wet on wet technique, literally translated from the Russian as "melted color". I like it and used it on my first icon under C's instruction, but not since. It makes more sense now. The technique is fast by nature and really cuts the highlighting time. It's a little tricky handling the wet paint, but has a nice effect overall. I'm thinking that I will use it in the future. Tomorrow we will do the final highlights on the red parts, the faces, etc. Halos and inscriptions. Can we do it? I head home early on Wednesday. I'm looking forward to seeing the family.

Hard at work painting the highlights on the faces and hands/feet. I know the drill now. Look- no toothy grin OR glasses. But, the pony tail still makes an appearance.