Background

In each painting I usually have a part which I refer to as the "ugly stage" while working on it. I've learned to work through it with the idea that on the other side it will reflect my vision for that section of the painting. At least, that's the plan.

 

Welcome to the ugly stage.

 

The beginning of the distance background

 

 

I've started on the "bones" of the tree/brush in back of the cats. There will be filtered sunlight throughout but first I want the framework painted.