Above: Detail from The First of June. Forest of Luffness 3. Oil on 12 x 12″ wood. Rose Strang 2024

I made a few changs today from yesterday’s painting. I think the light’s more coherent, plus Richard’s face is more accurate expression-wise.

I’m awaiting canvases (I was sent the wrong size!) so can’t really move to the next painting till those arrive. Frustrating as I’m into the swing of this series now. I plan to paint around seven at this smaller size, then go onto larger canvases.

More about the series once the new canvases arrive next week …