A work in progress...

This is an illustration I'm working on as a gift for a friend, based on a wonderful afternoon we spent together on part of the Appalachian trail. I plan to rework the composition. In particular I didn't know what to do with our hands so I have us holding flowers but that's not what I really want. Also the fairy fly on her shoulder is bigger than I wanted it to be. These are real creatures that are absolutely enchanting! And this is a rough paint job. I didn't really have a predetermined plan for the colors and it's too muddy looking.