Heidi

Heidi - my dear friend for decades.  Sometimes painting people I know well is very difficult - so many head games going on!  But got lucky with this one.  This painting really flowed off the brush AND its a real good likeness.  thanks you Schwiegs

psssst - Heidi is the mother of Sofia - the girl in my header

Emily

Often after working on one painting for a while, I will switch to a new panel and paint quicker, and freer. 
and most of the time - as is the case with these - the second one is my favorite

Nadia - oil portrait painting