Getting ahead of myself

This time of year is when I start thinking I ought to be getting a portrait underway. So that I have something to submit to the big open portrait exhibitions looming in March next year. Of course, Christmas then takes over as a priority, followed my my sons birthday, my birthday, then skiing..... and before you know it....March deadlines are apon me and I have to paint in a panic. Not this year! Here is one I prepared earlier.