I wanted to do a painting in the French Quarter, but it was hard to find good lighting. The Google car photoed this area at the crack of dawn so most areas were either very dark and all shadows, or very bright and washed out.
Pat O'Brien's (14 x 11 Oil on canvas panel) Ref Photo
We visited New Orleans a couple of years ago, and were in Pat O'Brien's for one of their famous Hurricanes. I was surprised to see this site was one of the few with sun light. The diagonal shadow line was lowered to bring more light on the sign. I still have a little work to do on this painting but wanted to get it posted on Bill's blog.
Preservation Hall (12 x 16 Oil on canvas panel) Ref Photo
Preservation Hall is next door to Pat O'Brien's, but the Google picture was not very good. I found this user photo in the Google System and just had to paint it. I love all the subtle colors on the walls, and letters on the trombone case sign. I still have to finish the HALL sign and the widow, both of these are just roughed in. I will post it again when finished.
