Stage 2.

When I'm happy with the composition, the next thing to do is to cover all the white canvas and block in all the main features. I'm not concerned with any fine details or even with the colour yet, the tone is the most important thing at the moment, as this will give the subject depth. At this stage the painting is kept quite free and nothing is finalized. I like to work with a fairly large brush and a rag, and plenty of turpentine, That way I don't get tempted to overwork any one area.