LJ and NJ

I’ve begun a new painting in my Monday (aka “weird” class). I’m including a photo here of the original (photo from a calendar) and my very beginning efforts.  This is the class where we trace lines from the photo, transferred on to the canvas.  I think you can see the trace lines so you can see what i’m talking about.  Canvas is small — 9″ x 12″ (compared to 18″ x 32″ for the red boat house painting).  So part of what i’m needing learn is painting in small spaces.  (By the way, don’t pay any attention to the sky in the original.  The photo is on very glossy paper and it reflected too much light from the ceiling.  I think you can still get the idea.  I’ll include a better reference photo next time.)