A Challenge

Usually after experimenting with a technique, my next piece will use some of my more usual methods and subject matter.
Not this time. With this upcoming show at the Louisa Gould Gallery, Martha's Vineyard, MA, I wanted to really challenge myself with a very complicated scene. (for those of you who would like to see more wildlife paintings, thanks for your patience. I'll get back to them after this one.)

Here goes.
The drawing gave me an idea of just how long this piece will take.

I am starting with the shake siding. It acts as a foundation and doing it first helps unify the piece.
This painting is 14" X 18" and I am using a Jack Richeson Toned gessoed hardboard panel with an umber wash.