If you compare this photo to the previous one, you'll see some definition has been given to the chameleon by adding some darker tones to parts of the body and that the surface the chameleon is standing on has blended into the background. Now it appears to be floating in the air.
I know in my mind that this is merely a short step in the painting and where it's going. But if I were to stop painting at this point for an extended period, say overnight, it may well be tricky to get back into the painting because I've lost the vision in my mind's eye. It's crucial to select the right point at which to interrupt the painting process so that it's easy to restart.
