"Mother of Dragons" - Painting: Phase 1 (Oils)

Given the "free style" approach dictated by this figure, I decided to lay out my palette, and simply paint. There are no clothes, no hard line separations (save for the hair), and the scale is not an issue in any way, shape or form. 

This is Phase 1, which in this instance, is the "glazing" phase. This is not a true glazing applica- tion, rather, it is merely substituting the usual Turpenoid with linseed oil as a thinner. This not only thins the paint uniformly, but extends the working time--always a consideration when using flesh tones/browns--without unduly extending the workable drying time.   

There will be one more application of oils (Phase 2), and then I will wrap her up with weathering, etc. (Phase 3). 

I also concluded Phase 1 of the Groundwork, also in oils.

“When the cost of a hobby exceeds the fun and doesn't attract new people, the game is over.” -
Oscar Koveleski, August 2003