@ocrdu A very insightful comment. There is indeed the temptation to get very detailed and "tight" as it's called. But even though I have loads of time, I'm still using direct painting strokes as much as possible. This painting will have much more thought put into it so it will reflect that. If I have to sacrifice a bit of that spontaneous look I get on location, so be it. I'll be getting something else which I think will be the next step up from painting on location. Thanks for the good comment.