This started with a 15 minute sketch on Reading Station and a certain mood.
This was the sequence of painting, starting with the varying opacity seen through the canvas made by the initial acrylic white layer priming the canvas.
Then building in shapes taken from the platform, rails and evening sky in water-miscible oils.
Was this the point I should have stopped? It seemed too muted.

Fascinating to see the development of this piece. I love seeing how each steps evolve. I liked it at various iterations. Sometimes we need to keep pushing until we go beyond the ‘desired’ point, but hey, it’s not the end of the world.
Thanks. I can still continue this painting, I’m thinking. Maybe it’s not finished.
That may well be the case.
Actually, where do you think the desired point was? I’d love to know, from others here too.
The fourth image from the canvas. I think I preferred it with the softer edges, but of course this is always a personal value judgement.
Seventh image down for me, to answer your question, but love them all and the direction this is taking you.
Always interesting to see the processes you have used.