I finished the first backdrop for the Joshua Junebug and Friends project.  I had originally thought of doing the inside of the school house but then I got asked to help with a VBS program and the outdoor backdrop would be useful for that.

I was going for a coloring book kind of feel to the picture.  Its about 4'X6'.  I used painters canvas dropcloth and Rustoleum high gloss paint.  I'm pretty happy with the result.

 
I tell you Jon........................ you amaze me. Your talents never end. Another great job! Did you draw it free hand or use a overhead projector.

Billy D.

I love the simplicity but effectiveness of the look.  It is really important to have backdrops that make a point but not take over the scene, this one does it very well.

You did a great job with it all.....it seems that this was pretty new to you and you make it look so simple.

Thanks for sharing........

Daryl H

I love it !

It's PERFECT!!

Thanks for all you kind words.

Billy in answer to your questions.  I was surfing the web looking for inspiration for the drawing and came across a picture that was the kind of look I was wanting.

Well using this as a guide, I drew my picture on 8 1/2 x 11 paper.  Then I scanned the picture into my computer and projected it onto the canvas and traced the lines.  After that I added paint.

The hills in the back are my attempt to capture the Berkshire Mountains in which I live.

Thanks once again