Painting in progress -- study

Painting in progress -- study
Oil on Linen
Approximately 10.5 X 12.5 inches

This is a study in preparation for a finished painting (my current project). It is actually a finished section taken out of the middle of the picture, and allows me to study and problem-solve, at the actual size of the final painting rather than a smaller sketch. I don't always take this step, but sometimes it's the best way to go, if I'm testing ideas. I'll post the photo I'm using for my reference tomorrow.