What is it about the beautiful human figure that poses problems to the artist? Perhaps some artists find this study of the figure very easy. It seems true when you look at certain artist's work.  When I was fortunate to watch Dan Gerhartz paint with a model, I remember his statements as he painted. He would say "squint down and simplify".  I'm trying to remember those words as I paint, but there is so much more.  I'm still learning technical skills.  Marc Chatov is a wonderful artist and teacher.  I am working with him.  It is hard to measure, mix skin tones, get the correct values and end up with something resembling the model.  I am trying to learn to "see" .  It takes dicipline.   It is a challenge, but that's good for motivation. I'm trained in the medical profession and have studied anatomy, but I need to be reminded about muscle insertion sites etc. etc. Thanks for your time. Hopefully, this painting will improve with more work.