Thank you to the women who sat down for me so that I could paint them. I'm very nearly done with both paintings if you'd like to come by soon to take a look.
You're more than welcome to keep them if you like what you see.
Also I am very nearly done with this Skyhook, though I suppose it would be best to use on an actual hook system. It's disheartening to have to go through all of this again, but at least I already know the results.