I have been trying to finish this painting up for a while now and I think I’m much closer. I’m looking to reach a balance between clarity of forms and expressiveness of the color and body of the paint. For example, I’m more interested in the ferocity of the dog than anatomical correctness and I wanted that to be evident in the way he is painted. I was hoping for his ferocity to contrast with the poise of the female figure but I think the nude still needs work.