More work on the boathouse

At this point, I'm adding more layers and definition to the trees on the right side, adding overall refinement to the reflections in the water and working on the trees where they meet the sky - adding more 'sky holes'. I also refined the shadows on the boathouse a bit. Did you notice the new item in the scene?

Boathouse Painting work in progress

At this point I'm working on refining the water reflections-the water has to look like its reflecting what is 'on shore'. This really takes me back to Washington Park. I think I walked my dog there hundreds of times. She would start whining with excitement as soon as we were in sight of the park.

Progress on the Boathouse painting

This is the next stage of the boathouse painting. I am focusing layering colors on the trees, working on shadows and defining the them against the sky. I've added more layers in the water reflections, really trying to cover over the underpainting.

Work in progress

This shows the next stage of the boathouse painting. I've worked on the sky quite a bit and have started layering darks into the trees, the building and the reflection of the building. I also added some preliminary lights into the water.

Work in progress

This is the underpainting of a new piece I just started. I'm going to shoot it in stages of completion and post my progress. This image is the boathouse reflected in the lake at Washington Park in Denver, Colorado.