Painting the figure's facial expression was a major challenge since this was the first time I built a female model. Primarily consulted books from Nagel and magazine advertisements from Martha Steward. Closely examined the lip coloring, eye brows, eye pupil size.

Patrick Nagel possessed excellent talent using shadows and a few base color to enhance figure posture. In 1980s, He completed works for PLAYBOY magazine and was known for his sensual expressions via simplicity of design. For example, above illustrations used 5 colors for facial expressions, yet its full poise and emotions are readily conveyed. Rollover : Magazine advertisement showing long slender legs denoting sexual connotation for Western societies.