well, having spent alot of time on the computer recently – searching, updating and the like I have’nt spent too much time on the important aspect of my work. Tonight I put a little time in the shed and worked out my next 7 paintings!! I also spent a few minutes working on the drawing of John, which still remains unfinished but the focus to complete it has returned.I also masked out a new canvas and gave it an acrylic primer coat using my trusted palette knife – I have found that after masking if I apply a couple more coats which I can sand in between gives the surface a much smoother quality and I dont have to worry about the edges bleeding. I thought i would keep a photo record of each stage and post them so people could see the manner in which I work; arse about face most of the time!! So at each stage I will endevour to post the latest stage.

stage 1: