River Dock table – part 18

I managed to find a couple of tubes of acrylic paint hiding at the back of a drawer, and have been able to start work on the stone areas. Still a long way to go here: I’m not really happy with how much the black undercoat shows through, and it’s still a bit too monochrome. I think I need some orange-brown and green washes (stains from rusty water, lichens and moss) to soften it a bit.

I also found a few leftover Hirst Arts pieces while searching for paint, and have added some fountains to the lower level. They bring a bit more detail to that area, helping balance the sparse dock and the super-detailed backdrop. It’s always nice finding a home for spare parts I’ve been hoarding for a rainy day, though it does tend to validate my “never throw anything away, ever” hoarder philosophy…