I am developing the building now. Adding more darks and working out the
shapes of the tarps. My reference photo had several areas that have to
be changed. Here is my original photo. As you can see there are many
people and articles that cannot be used. I have selected from many
photographs that I took on this trip, a number of figures and items
that can be added that will combine to make a good composition.
Sometimes I have to try several before I find just the right
combination. It is a slow process and somedays it might seem that I
haven't accomplished a great deal. You might wonder when you see the
original photo, what I saw in it. I liked the power of the building
with the large entrance at the top of the stairs. I knew that if I
could design the painting with the right figures and objects that it
would make a dramatic scene.