A Smile at Sunset

We have several statues in the flower gardens out front and I am just intrigued by the hair. Can you imagine having these locks all tied up with ribbon? It is such an interesting texture to me that I know I will be using it somewhere in my artwork, I just haven't given it enough time to perculate yet. As a one color background it would be such a great starting point, now, what to put on the top in full color...hummmm. I also loved the way the sun was setting behind her making the warm glow appear on her neck and shoulders. She sure looks happy overseeing all of John's lovely lilies, if only she weeded!