Evolution of a Painting

Here's another reflections painting evolution - from underpainting to finished painting.  This series looks at what's reflected in the water from above out of view, what is sometimes seen under the water, and what appears floating on the surface of the water.

The underpainting begins
with the sky

Next, massing in the boldest
reflections...

Then some detail for context...

Finishing with detail on water's
surface and surface texture