Rough Day Painting

I had a very rough day. I took off from work midday and went home but couldn't stay there - so I went to my studio and wrapped my brain around a new piece. I wanted to just focus on anything other than my life. The piece is not reflective of my emotion - I just needed to make. And while I am not in love with this somber face (as I am with most of my other works), I am in serious like. The wood was very grained and had deep grooves and that made for a challenge to even make a straight line. Especially against the grain.  Anyway, here is a WIP and then the final piece in pencil.