Just getting started with a little primer.

Filling in the base color.

Base color is in; look at that perfect circle!

I am sooo famous! Actually, that's Michael Maloney with his hands on his head. All part of an interview that never made it on-air. I so should have been the producer!

MOVE THAT BUS! All part of the filming and interview.

My sister-in-law Judy wanted to go up on the lift. I think we made it about, ohhh, 3 feet of the ground. Maybe.

Starting with some of the details.

Now look at FIVE perfect circles! I owe it all to my custom 16" compass.

Workin' that pounce pattern!

Great shot from my professional photographer (Mickie!)

Another cool shot - adding some color.

Now we're taking OUT some color - adding the mourning ribbon.

Just about there - just need to add some lettering, shadows, highlights, and?

VOILA! The final product. The family was really, really, touched. Completely surprised and very pleased.