St. Brigid of Ireland Icon--Working On It

Working on an icon of St. Brigid of Ireland, whose feast day is in February. When I finish it, I will have icons for saints of every month of the year. Lots of Celtic details in the picture--even some shamrocks--why not? A Celtic pattern with leaves and buds from the hops plant, because Brigid was a fan of beer. Etc. Brigid is a very popular and interesting saint, tho perennially overshadowed by her countryman Patrick--one of those powerful women in the earlier centuries of the Church in Ireland and England. I'm open to suggestions for my next picture (this one came from a suggestion). Soon I'll be starting on the figure and landscape for this one.

Any and all input is welcome, on this picture or any other subject.

Please note, as always, there's a link for donations on this blog.  If you like my work and think it is important, you could support it.  Like many artists, amateur or pro, with a "day job," I have issues with the time and resources necessary to get this thing going in a bigger way.   All help is appreciated, definitely including all comments, criticism and critiques.  Also, don't forget, I sell the icons myself in forms not available at redbubble or elsewhere--so please inquire.  A selection of my icons, mounted on boards, is also available at the Rosary Gift Shop in Lansing and at the St. Francis Retreat Center shop in Dewitt (tho they may not have the display up as yet).