Schuman Collection
Wetting the canvas to help it tighten around the wood frame
Valdés drawing a digital version of the piece
Putting together the 14x48in frames
Stretching the canvas around the frames
Inspecting the canvas wrap
Tightening the wet canvas using heat from the sun
Getting ready to begin the first of two paintings
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Adding final touches
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Completed work
Valdés contemplating potential adjustments
Beginning the second artwork
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Working into the evening
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Getting in the finer details
Valdés concentrating with the first piece in the background.
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