Finally an update on this portrait! I am in the process of moving so as there is no hard and fast deadline on this portrait, I have not gotten much done! The eyes are about 80% finished but will tweak once I get more of the portrait completed. I need to add more contrast between the darks and lights but like to leave till near the end to adjust the tones. I am trying mechanical pencils for the first time and really like how they can get into the smaller spaces. But they do take a bit of getting used to as the tip is so sharp! I used F, 2B and 4B so far for the eyes blending between layers.

Finished moving...sort of...so had a bit more time to work on this! Just added a few layers of skin tone...many more to go.

Added a few more layers of skin tone and blending, and blended and blended ;-) Still looks a little rough but I have a long way to go!

Another update, nice to be back at the easel again...or drafting board actually. Blended and added a bit more skin tone and started on the mouth. The nose is a little off but I will fix it up later. I still have not unpacked my lights that I put on either side of my table so I could not see well with the glaring sun....not used to sun with all the rain we have been having ;-) Not that I am complaining! But now that I look at it today can see where things are off. The highligts are just thrown in in a few areas and will be fixed up as I go as well. His smile is starting to take shape, hopefully I can capture what a happy baby he is :)

Well, he is starting to look like the rolly polly smiley guy that he is :) The photo is not the greatest as the eyes are actually the same tonal value but the right eye looks quite light in the photo :(

Well I think this portrait is finally done! Took longer than anticipated as had to work in between moving....but I am happy with the finished portrait and I think his mom and dad will be happy too :)