I completed this painting while researching Degas and his painting/drawing techniques. Degas was a superb draftsman and a wonderful colorist. I specifically studied his nude series and it was amazing. I struggle drawing figures especially with scale and position so I really admire his work. I hope to improve my figure drawing/painting skills next semester. I would like to make this a main theme for my next line of work. Not only are the realistic drawings of Dega's women accurate, but the poses are intriguing and force the viewer to feel the portrayed emotions