Colour Portrait: Mid-Stroke

Started June 15, 2026 — ongoing · 2 min read

The reference photo was approved last week. The foundation is laid and now the face is taking shape — layer by layer, stroke by stroke.

This is the kind of commission that happens quietly in the studio, built over several sessions.

Part of an ongoing thread

Jacquard Neopaque samples in transit from Mumbai. Testing for opaqueness, dry-clean durability, and stiffness on actual fabric—expected this week.

Last updated: Jul 21, 2026

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