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Spent yesterday in the studio, continuing my work on Erin’s Painting. After the jump, I will include the snapshots inspiring this picture, as well as the latest stroke-for-stroke updates.

The Great Wall of China, which is used to stitch together the composition.

Machu Picchu, which now dominates the lower right quadrant of the canvas.

From Macau, a Lotus Flower which has become the second most prominent object in the foreground.

Peruvian rock formations with some friendly sea otters, one of which is now the closest thing to the surface of the picture plane.

A Chinese Lantern, which has been repeated across the top of the picture.

The Summer Palace in Beijing, which I found fascinating and therefore placed prominently.

Back to the action. At this point, I decided on alternating between adding color and redefining details with my trusted Sharpie. This stage focused on anchoring the central focal point of the canvas.

Chinese lanterns need love too.

I began this third layer with the darkest green tone in the canvas, and used this foundation color to mix each lighter shade.

With the greens in place, the picture is finally starting to make more sense. One of the most confusing aspects was the bottom of the picture, which I decided at this juncture should be water.

Here is where the canvas ended after an intensive day in the studio. The composition is becoming more resolved, but still requires work. Stand by for, hopefully, the final process post in the near future.