There's something about the back of the studio in this alley that I've always loved. Whether it's the way the sunrise breaks it in half where the sunbeam shoots down the middle of the road, or the dark glow of streetlights, I was inspired to paint it based off of Matthew Madson and the way he captures the mood of a scene. If you get a chance, you should really check his work out - he's definitely a master at his craft.

I finally settled on an evening painting and will be posting the work in progress shots here over the next few days.