Daddy's hands: Sketch

On to my next project which is a painting for my husband for Father's Day. I snapped this picture of him and Meri on Mother's Day and knew I would be painting it. It seemed a fitting painting to do for him. And can you believe that though we've known each other almost 10 years and have been married for 7 years I have never done a painting for him. So here is the reference photo:



And here is the initial sketch:


I may get some painting in later today, but its supposed to be in the 90's today so it may be too hot and uncomfortable in my office. We shall see!