The Monday Haul

I dragged myself into the studio this morning and got to work. The little sunrise, in the entry below, took a couple of tries to get into gear, but I was satisfied with the result. Then I picked up a few more pieces and did what I could on them, avoiding the still-wet or sticky parts. So some of these have more obvious changes than others.

Here's Elbo Room. I thought the red was too bright and artificial, so I toned it down and lightened it, mre in keeping with the idea of the sun bleaching the building. Did I take it too far? Maybe I'll glaze over it.

                                                            Elbo Room, work in progress (click on image for larger view)

Also brushed another layer of sky, and worked on the tree.

Next: It's time to get back to the America series. Worked on the shirt and shorts. Next time: face, arms and legs.

                                                     Joe, America Series, work in progress (click on image for larger view)

Then on to:

                                                                    Word, New York City Short Stories  (click on image for larger view)

Worked on the face of the guy on the right. Need to let that tiny area dry before adding more structure and detail.

                                                     A Rainy Evening in Alexandria, work in progress (click on image for larger view)
 

I know! I said it was finished. But then I saw a woman on TV wearing a bodice that overlapped, which made more visual sense than the way I'd originally painted it, so I added some new folds. Too many? I might have to simplify it a little.  

Now, to start a grid for a 12" x 16" of some waiters.