I find it quite amusing how inspiration can strike when you least expect it. 

I'm currently in Texas visiting family.  I was playing dress up with my niece, (who is obsessed with fairies like me).  She is the most remarkable girl.  I love her dearly.  I took out my camera and took her picture.  I'm going to use it as a reference.  I've never tried a portrait, but I may save this picture for when I do. 

Later in the evening I was chatting with my best friend.  I sat at the computer doodling on a spiral notebook while we chatted.  When we were finished, I looked down and saw that I had started a little elf girl and, for once, I hadn't toiled over the facial features.  So I went ahead and finished her.  I posted the finished product here in my gallery (excuse the lines lol).  Hands and feet are so alien to me.  I can see it in my head, but when I put it to paper, something goes horribly wrong.  I guess that's something I'll need to work on.  For this picture I conveniently placed her arms behind her back.  Hahahaha 

Thank you all for the warm welcomes and friend requests.  I look forward to getting to know you all. 

Blessings,  Autumn