Secret Garden

Illustrations by Graham Rust in the book 'The Secret Garden' have been a well of inspiration for me, especially the backgrounds, landscapes, trees...
These two I copied have smiled at me most, though:

from an illustration by Graham Rust

I am finding mouths and hands the most challenging, most definitely. Have to work on them. The poor lad looks like he needs a brace!Apart from that I am very happy with the painting.