Another picture I've drawn ready to paint.

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Here is another drawing I've done ready to paint. It was very complicated, especially the stair rail and the top of the balcony. I had to measure to get all the prongs in the right place and stuff. I drew the frame round the edge first, measuring 1cm all around and then joining the dots, as it were! After I'd drawn the frame I did the initial arches, then drew in the plant pots that are in a line on the right. I didn't get them properly proportioned, and so they ended up not fitting properly in the space! I didn't want to rub them out, so I actually ended up putting in an extra plant pot than was on the reference photo to fill the gap! Then I drew in the bottom section of the stairs. Before I attempted the stair rail and the higher stairs, I did the balcony and the spindle things on the thing at the top. If anyone knows what it's actually called, please tell me! That was hard because I had to do measuring and I know I haven't got them in exactly the right place, and the spindles or whatever they're called are not the right shape! After that I put edging things on and drew them with a ruler. I did try doing it in freehand first, but it looked stupid! Then I did the stair rail, which involved more measuring, and the stairs. Then I did the space under the stairs, with the door. Then I went back up to the balcony and put in a door and windows that are hiding behind the balcony wall or whatever you want to call it. Then I did the large circular thing in the front left which is surrounded by plant pots. I think it's meant to be an old well. And then I did the large urn with plant in that is next to that. They are not in the right position. They should be lower. But I don't want to rub them out, so they'll have to do. Then it was time for me to go and get my dinner. I think the picture is mainly finished now though. I might do a little bit more to it, but it's basically done. I also did another quick sketch before I did this one which is inspired by one of the pictures in a book that came recently called Acrylics For The Absolute Beginner. I changed elements around so it's similar to, but not exactly like, the picture in the book. I'll paint that picture referring to the demonstration in the book and see how I go with that too. So I might paint one or both of those on Thursday, or parts of them. I will be sure to show you all how I get on. I hope you are all well. Have a great night.