I just started a new painting. Its something I have wanted to paint for a very long time. But I just am so intimidated by what I want to portray. I have this image in my head of what I want it to look like and I really want it to get there on paper. Well, I've decided its now or never. Life is to short to worry.
Here is the reference:

Here is the sketch:

And here is the first bit of paint:
