In the flesh

Two coats of flesh-colored paint have been applied to Mr. Winkle's face and jaw. The mixture combines white, burnt umber and some naples yellow. He'll get at least one more and maybe two more coats. I also drilled the eyebrow holes in his head and installed a 1-3/4 inch-long brass tube in each hole. The brass eyebrow rods will be inserted in these holes and bent to the contour of his disapproving brows.

Next step: Finish the other two figures before they begin to feel neglected.