My first portrait

Here is the finished painting.

Thought I would show the progression of my first portrait. First I did a sketch in charcoal. Tomorrow I will start to paint.

Not quite finished

Started this one at Golden Lake Camp. Needs something - too much black at the bottom. May put in a big sail boat in the left hand front or maybe a widow's watch. Will have to draw it out and place on the painting to see which is best. Any suggestions, let me know.