Three hours of painting the basic "ermine" design was a bit much, but getting them in the right location (balanced) and the right size (consistency) was key. I used lamp black for it's pure cold black tone, mixed with a tiny bit of thinner. The secret to keeping it crisp is cleaning the brush every few designs. This keeps the brush from loading up with too much paint, allowing for control and consistency.
Work was begun on the highlights of the fur on his cap using a mix of Titanium White and Burnt Umber. Lighter shades of tan and grey with a final hint of pure white will complete this step. Now on to the lions......
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