Assembling the Framework

I decided to build a 2x4 ft. framework and skin it with 1/4" panelling. I set up this morning and cut the lumber and assembled it in the studio. I made the framework a little oversize to use the margins for "color" reminders. I'll make a swatch of the basic general colors as they're mixed and have a reference if remixing is necessary. My wife, Sally, was a big help in assembly and helping with the heavy lifting onto the easels. As you can see from the photo, my skilled help arrived from day school in time to pose. Tomorrow morning I'll wrap the canvas on the frame, grid, and start the charcoal drawing.