03-26-2011, 11:19 PM
I made several patterns from the photos, the waterline, the upper bank, the houses, and the tree/sky junction. Then I used them to draw pencil lines on the backdrop. From there, I decided that working over the bridge without destroying it or my back or both would be near impossible, so I built a framework over it. Now I can stand on a stool and rest my fat belly on the framework, and paint in semi-comfort. Then I blocked in some colors, mostly on the too light side, because it is easier to darken than to lighten. Obviously still have a long long way to go on this.
