Impromtu in red, white and blue

I did this small character piece twelve years ago, back when I could barely afford canvas. The method was simple: I did a moderately detailed drawing in pencil from the model, and then worked very rapidly with acrylic on top.

Although frangible and awkwardly textured, the disposable nature of cardboard does encourage experimentation. Nor is it necessary to dispose of it. I still have this picture, over a decade later.