I also took this class from Marilyn and did a portrait of my father and just loved the process. The hardest part for me was all Fabric choice. I plan to make another one of my mother very soon. If you like detailed work this is for you. I am on vacation and away from home but will post a picture of Dad when I get back home. I am not sure how to do it from my laptop.
Your picture looks really nice but I would like to see a close up of it. I am sure I could learn from you picture as well.