Here's a Great video from the New York Academy Of Art which I also just posted on my Facebook page. It's a brief view of some of the class of 2012's work and some wonderful words and thoughts by David Kratz, the President of the Academy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJ5zUD4eNuA&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Below also is an iPhone shot of the recent portrait I'm working on, in progress, about 80% done with the head and face now, almost ready to move onto other areas. Next step is to soften some of the edges, add some of the lighter values to the planes of the nose and cheek areas, and adjust some of the drawing on the forehead and neck...This is a detail, the entire piece is 40" x 30", oil on canvas.

More images late this week when it's closer to finish.