I primarily keep this blog for myself in that it is good for me to examine my plans, methods and reasons with each painting. In that way, I can learn and make progress. Wouldn't it be wonderful if some of the masters kept a blog about their work. We would then not have questions about Leonardo's intentions in the Mona Lisa or we would have Michelangelo's thoughts on anatomy as he was preparing for a masterpiece!
I don't want to give the impression that I compare myself to the masters of the past but it would be comforting to know that my work means more that just another painting. I am not sure if many people actually read this anyway as, even though there are recorded 'views', there is never any response to the work. Also it disturbs me that, when I go into the statistics, some of the referring sites seem to link to sites that are dubious in morality and have no connection to fine arts! I shall continue to complete it anyway!!! As can be seen in the photograph, I have blocked in some areas in the lower section. Once dry, I shall add detail and vary the tones as usual. The boat insignia is quite rich which I hope to accomplish as I continue. The grey areas next to that are the fabric of a handbag which needs the texture of the fabric and overlays of tone.