Canvas for Michele

So, my cousin, Michele, saw this painting in a little store in Texas and took a picture. We decided I could paint it. The goal is to get it done before I go back to the U.P.  Stage One was prepping the canvas, Stage Two was sketching the picture, and here is Stage Three...beginning to paint. Last night, JP and I listened to opera and oldies while painting and drinking Pepsi. We couldn't decide if we wanted to be high-class or rednecks. It was fun, although I don't really remember the last hour of it - I was so tired. More updates to come...