I like the 3/4 view as well. It seems more dynamic. Who thought that Santa's beard would come in handy.
Updated with 3rd Sketch!!
Updated with Painting Stage. It's my very first time painting. So hard!!!
@Lynn-Larson thanks for watching the video. great suggestion on beard disappearing then popping out behind bag!!!
Updated with finished painting. My first digital painting!!! So much to learn but happy with it. Thank you all for your feedback really helped.
Nailed it with the beard!! dayum, you're fast lol
@carlossketches Congrats on finishing your first digital painting! Great achievement....I'm glad you re-worked it to keep the 3/4 view and added the extra length to the beard. It's got a nice appealing style overall...time to do a second piece now! 
LOL. I love the idea.
So funny! Great job!
the idea is very fun! I like your first image and last sketch.
@Dulcie a second piece!! i think I will, but maybe not for 3rd Thursday. Took some pictures of a toy train at work, I think I'll use that as reference.
thanks for the encouragement.
@carlossketches Congrats on finishing your first digital painting! Great achievement....I'm glad you re-worked it to keep the 3/4 view and added the extra length to the beard. It's got a nice appealing style overall...time to do a second piece now!
