@ DLoEL - Well thanks... I was still worried about the coat brush strokes... but the suggested glaze and then the wash smoothed it out some. I'm glad you noticed the eyes too... I didn't want to overwork them for fear of making them worse, but my wife bought me a really great super fine brush and it made it easier to get into the corners "quietly" without gunking it up ... my hand control sucks right now... I'd love to get to outlining the eyes... that sort of thing... I was hoping he looked bright and cheerie in the eyes like he should ....

@Longbottom - Thanks again... think you could get away with say'n "Hey Tom! Nice coat! It really brings out your eyes!" without people thinking you were wierd?

@Anduril - I did need to rework it pretty good, so glad it appears better to you too.

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