I ended up photographing a piece that I was talking about in my previous posting in my back yard. My house was just too dark and I didn't want to use the flash or set up special lighting. The setting sun provided a beautiful golden light which made my painting look warmer than it is. For the purpose of reworking it on paper though it didn't matter. The light conditions made me want to play with photographing some still life but I didn't as my nose was just running too much. Hope this cold goes away soon. My house welcomed be back with a smell of mulled apple cider. I enjoyed a cup of this aromatic hot drink whilst making this post.

Now I have to figure out how to develop this painting further.




And here are a few improvisations: