Here is another commission I'm begining.  This one will be splashed in front of the audience for the demonstration.  I have 9 more days to prepare.  This one was a little tough because I had to adjust her sitting position to look a little more comfortable... Painting will begin tomorrow!

Here's the second round of splashing...  The colors start becoming more intense and I'm starting to see where I want to take it!

Now the color is beginning to come in... This stage takes days.  I splash it and drip it and slowly build color and texture.  I will put in the finishing touches on November 9th at the demonstration I'm doing for the Valley Watercolor Society in Tarzana.  Tomorrow I will begin the drawing for another commission.  I need three stages of my work in order to do a demonstration.  Each piece takes so long and I only have a couple hours...

Next step is to put in the color and splash it...  

I was able to make some good progress over the weekend.  Unfortunately, I have to stop for now.  I plan on practicing the graffiti tonight.  It will be interesting to try to mimic spraypaint with watercolor.

Now the road is in...  I need to pick up some more masking fluid today so I can finish the buildings.  I need it for the graffiti.

I think I will go for a nice morning hike while I let this dry!

So I am way behind!  I still have to finish this drawing tonight.  I want to be painting by tomorrow.  Let's see if I can hold myself accountable.