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20 min. color study, 5x7, from photo reference. In preparation for a painting, I do smaller ‘thumbnail’ pictures to figure out the colors to be used in the larger pieces. I try to limit these studies to 20 minutes or so, mixing colors on the fly. This is a great discipline for focusing your attention on the most important parts of the piece, sharpening observation skills, and avoiding noodling. Paint tends to get absolutely everywhere though.

Honda S800, 1969 I think. Great little hi-revving sports car with all the charm of the British roadsters of the era, minus the poor build quality and catastrophic electrics. 6 hour study, from photo reference.