As a follow-up to my lounge picture, the Gentlemen at @CIGARINN requested I paint the storefront. I began yesterday with what will amount to, I suspect, a three session piece. Early drawing after the jump.
Setting up the angles in this type of composition is critical. I decided to start out with a light green under drawing.
With a few of the basics in place, it was time for the Orange Sharpie to make a cameo appearance.
The composition is now blocked out.
Puffing my cigar, sipping my sparkling water, blocking out the composition in black.
The fans, you see them now, you will not see them in the final (this edit’s for you Billy!)
Starting to explore the interesting reflections created by the metal panels – they can create a fun house effect.
Here is where we are after one day. I am hitting up 2nd Avenue, between 53rd and 54th starting around 2:30 PM today – stop by, grab a delicious cigar, say hello – stay awhile. More progres will be posted soon.
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