1/29/26

Dear Julie,

I thought you might like to view my progress on your painting. This is my block-in, where I’ve just put down the main colors in big strokes. This way I can see the painting as a whole and start to make the many refinements that we lead to your final painting.

You can see it already has the sense of warm sunshine and dark, cool shadows. : )

All comments welcome!

Warmly, Linda

Harrington painting block-in.

Harrington value sketch

Harrington photo 1

1/13/26

Dear Julie,

Here is the digital value sketch that I mentioned., which simplifies the design to five values. It helps me to make the design of the painting as powerful as possible. For instance, I made the grays on the shadows of the house darker so that the whites are more prominent. And I eliminated the driveway so that we’ll have more green lawn.

As far as color, I’ll pretty much stick to the colors in the photo. I won’t be including the holiday decorations, but I would like to add some pots of flowers on the porch for bright colors, or maybe some planted in the front beds. Are you okay with that? Do you have a preference for flower colors?

Warmly, Linda

Harrington value sketch

Harrington photo 1

12/19/25

Dear Julie,

Welcome to your webpage, where we’ll keep a record about our decisions on your commissioned painting of your beautiful home. Below is the photo I’m suggesting that we use. I like it because:

  • The shape of the house fits nicely in the picture frame, and will be dominant in the painting.

  • The house it viewed from an angle, which is more interesting than straight on.

  • The roofline angles are interesting.

  • It’s welcoming because the front door is clearly visible.

  • The dark trees on the left are a nice contrast to the white house.

  • The front face is in sunlight but the face on the right side is in shadow, which is an interesting contrast.

Do you like this view? If so I can get started on the value plan (black/grey/white) for your approval. If not, let me know what’ concerns you have and I can give you an alternative. I look forward to hearing from you!

All the best,

Linda

Harrington photo 1