OK, maybe not strides, but baby steps :)
Here, I have worked on the railing. Getting the lights and darks was a challenge. I will still make some adjustments, I suspect, after I get the background done to make sure that the railing pops forward. I really do enjoy painting light and shadow and this image offers lots of both!
I have begun the dreaded foliage ;) The photo washed out the background a bit, but you get the idea. I got quite a bit done this morning so I am now actually looking forward to doing more trees (on this one anyway). I am hoping to have this pretty much done before I go to class next week. I think I will name this 'My Favorite Spot' because I love to sit and read here when I am at camp. I have a view of the water here and can see my hummingbird feeder which I love to watch. Camping season can come anytime!!!
Thanks for looking - I will be back with the final installment soon, I hope!
