Mari, that one of James' that is entitled "Rush" was the one that led me to ask him about his palette. It looks like he has "grayed" down his blues in the background. I will try to do this even more. I have not posted the latest progress, it is improving but still needs help.
I think this
Yerington Wader by William Whitaker is just awesome, in addition to how he handled the fabric she is wearing.