The underpaint was made as inspired by seeing some of the craftworld stuff surging from australia, but was a continuation of my previous underpaint works (Verdaccio and Blue), so nice to explore. I don't leave much of the underpaint, but use it more to reinforce tones, overall incorporating a lot of 'sea tones' into this one overall. I also used an artist white (golden) for all volume increases, so it gets a bit more satin the higher you go, this was done as I knew she'd be based on glossy water and I hoped that would help. I think it worked out.
I find the dichotomy of a sea goddess in a raging maelstromesque sea, in a teacup very amusing, so I did it. It may also be seen as commentary for, something like drama in internet communities, it never really phases the outside.
thanks to my sounding boards along the way, and my wife for an awesome thrift store find (the china).
Enjoy the massively larger than life photos. I haven't cropped them so judge as harshly as you like.
Remember don't spill the tea!