Today, I darkened the ceiling in readiness for the reflections of buildings opposite the cooking school. I decided to put them in to add interest to the composition, especially on the ceiling, which is quite an expanse. The darkening also has the effect of making the down-lights 'pop'. As the lights are on, I left more of the actual ceiling colour around them, as the reflections would become fainter as they appear closer to the lights.
The suspended ceiling has also had details added, suggesting its 'skirting board like' form.
The waving man has been resized and the first underpainting added. I wasn't sure if I was going to put him in, as all the other figures appear     unaware of the viewer but, this man, is in direct eye contact with the viewer. Then I felt that his presence in the composition would 'invite' the viewer into the scene. I am happy with his proportion now so Am looking forward to adding his details. As he is a dominant personality in the work, I am toying with the idea of titling the painting 'The Wave" without a reference to the environment.