Jay is on his way :)

In a rather productive mood today and finally got my book character final underway. I chose Jay Gatsby from "The Great Gatsby". I just finished reading the book when the project was assigned so it seemed like perfect timing. I love Gatsby in the book although I started off in two minds about him. He's so romantic and sweet and misunderstood. I think I liked the character so much I was putting off painting him as didn't want to get him wrong. I really wanted him to come off right to the viewer. I wanted to try and capture the kindness in his face.  This is my work in progress. :) Hopefully it does.