"Rescue me" Final - Off the beaten path!

I applied a last coat today, trying to reach an acceptable balance without going overboard...

I noticed for the first time a certain amount of deformation (elongation) from my camera lens in the context a close-up shot...

I'm no Frank Frazetta, but every now and then, it's an interesting exercise to operate beyond one's level of comfort.

Note: this was done on raw canvas, a support that does not allow great details...