Over the weekend I managed to add the reflection to the painting, as this was my first oil based reflection I was a little nervous. Overall though the end result is quite good and my client was happy with the finish. I am now waiting for the painting to dry and for my client to decide if they would like any forground details (Bushes/trees) adding over the picture.

8:30 showing the completed reflection, painting should be finished within the next week?

More progress was made with 8:30 over the weekend. A few extra details where added to the Silk Mill and some vegetation and railings added. The big challenge next will be to add the reflection of both the Cathederal and Silk Mill into the River Derwent.

8:30 showing extra details, reflection next!

Work on 8:30 is continuing at a good pace. The background scenery and trees have now been added along with some missing Cathedral details. The painting must now dry over the next few days before leafs can be added to the trees. In the mean time I am going to try and start an A3 chalk drawing of Tignes-le-Lac in France to help me with water reflections.

8:30 – Showing added scenery and trees.

Derby Cathedral is now finished and so I will leave the painting to dry and set before adding some scenery and background details. All being well work can start on adding the reflection in the River Derwent next weekend?

8:30 – showing Derby Cathedral finished.

Work on the Derby Silk Mill and Cathedral are pogressing well, great care and attention was required to paint the Cathedral tower. Fingers crossed that by the middle of Jan 2014 it should be nearing completion?

8:30 – work on Derby Cathedral Tower going well.