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I wanted it in color so I used another photo which was similar in nature and used it to match the colors onto the painting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53cda092e4b0cb805d3ba998/1432075673636-X3SZH140FMDRDYQGI1IK/Shes-a-Beauty-Artwork-steps_6.jpg In The Making - In the Making of: She's a Beauty commission - Skin color foundation: https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53cda092e4b0cb805d3ba998/1432075686715-AZ8HJZ59QOLAHK7EVFR1/Shes-a-Beauty-Artwork-steps_7.jpg In The Making - In the Making of: She's a Beauty commission - With a touch of the hand: I got fixated on the hand and nails which was a lot a fun making it come to life. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53cda092e4b0cb805d3ba998/1432075699173-3X4HNKP3BM6Y9IEQC2N8/Shes-a-Beauty-Artwork-steps_9.jpg In The Making - In the Making of: She's a Beauty commission - Shading and tan lines: https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53cda092e4b0cb805d3ba998/1432075814677-4LEH14CMWMKPUJHHBH0A/Shes-a-Beauty-Artwork-steps_11.jpg In The Making - In the Making of: She's a Beauty commission - Hair Coloring: Hair, like skin, has many color layers to it. 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