These are two paintings of the same location but opposite angle. The sole purpose of this exercises is to work on light and color. These ones are done on a dark masonite board which is quite a different experience than painting on a white canvas. I find it helps to start with an initial dark value to compare the lights and darks. I'm not sure I like its flatness though; the canvas texture is definitely a plus. I think I'll use a canvas with a wash of mid tone next time.