I will post two photos of my progress. The first is very bright, taken in the afternoon just before I left my painting class. I started it in class and worked three hours. The second was taken in the evening at home after I tried to correct the perspective. I was unsuccessful with the perspective issue, but I like the way the darker photo conditions gave the painting a more somber feel.  It will be exciting to try to finish this piece. When I get back to it, I will adjust the brightness.

Below is the photo with poor lighting and a few adjustments made without my glasses.

 I intend to retake photos for my final post.