Talk about struggling with a painting!  I feel like I have been battling this one big time!  Transforming the background from dark moonlight to soft light --back to somewhere in between has proven challenging for sure--without and airbrush-- in acrylic.  Here is where I've happily landed at last and feel a positive direction.   I was elated to have the snow fall recently in order to be able to really see it with fresh eyes.  The color is amazingly blue in shadow and so rich.  With school vacation behind us, and a definite direction, I am sure to make some progress now.   Can't wait to get into some detail!

Here is the second stage of my Tiger painting.  Funny I had a dream the other night that I had a Big Cat as a pet.  Think this painting is on my mind or what?  I am pleased with the way the color is blocked in and will now start to tighten up the detail and work on finalizing color.
And for those of you who know how much I have complained about working in acrylic before, it's actually working out for some reason so far this time.  Perhaps I'm not fighting it, I don't know.  But it's a pleasure for once!  How refreshing.

Thanks for taking the time to look, I appreciate all support.
Jen