Two Big Pieces

 I'm trying to concentrate on these two paintings lately, but when I work on the larger areas, like floors and walls, it takes a while for them to dry enough that I can continue.

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

I have to ruminate over the lower wall color on the above painting; it seemed too grey to me but maybe it's okay. It's made of the same pigments as in the wall color above it, just in different percentages, and perhaps it should lean a bit more towards the ochres in the floor boards. We'll see.

While I can't wait to repaint the walls of the one below, I need to work a bit longer on that crazy floor. In the photo reference, the floor strips are not so well defined, and I think that's a good thing. It's not too cluttered that way.

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