# Stairway to winnings **URL:** \ **Category:** Work-in-Progress Gallery\ **Created:** [March 27, 2017, 9:36pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/stairway-to-winnings/318 "2017-03-27T21:36:45Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![JohnLivesey](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/www.smartermarx.com/johnlivesey/32/172_2.png) [@JohnLivesey](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/JohnLivesey)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2017, 8:29pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/stairway-to-winnings/318/21 "2017-05-18T20:29:38Z")
Done more work refining area under the glass. Tomorrow start work above the glass πŸ™‚ ![](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/uploads/smartmarx/original/1X/a002ece24504c0cc23bb1dc761658fb863f112e0.JPG) ---
**Author:** ![JohnLivesey](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/www.smartermarx.com/johnlivesey/32/172_2.png) [@JohnLivesey](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/JohnLivesey)\ **Post date:** [May 23, 2017, 8:31pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/stairway-to-winnings/318/22 "2017-05-23T20:31:04Z")
Glass and dice on right done. Two dice and Marines to go then tackle the biggy, the note! ![](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/uploads/smartmarx/original/1X/f891cc0517e77f4e921864896b2f0e1fd8df2b9d.JPG) ---
**Author:** ![AWaichulis](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/www.smartermarx.com/awaichulis/32/2859_2.png) [@AWaichulis](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/AWaichulis)\ **Post date:** [May 24, 2017, 9:03pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/stairway-to-winnings/318/23 "2017-05-24T21:03:43Z")
Every stage is just brilliant John! Thanks for sharing all of these glimpses β€œbehind the scenes!” ---
**Author:** ![JohnLivesey](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/www.smartermarx.com/johnlivesey/32/172_2.png) [@JohnLivesey](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/JohnLivesey)\ **Post date:** [May 24, 2017, 10:34pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/stairway-to-winnings/318/24 "2017-05-24T22:34:56Z")
Thanks Anthony. I probably do a few too many, but figure all contained in one thread so not cluttering site πŸ™‚ I know early on (and still do) I loved seeing WIPs to try to glean info and see how things are possible. As seeing peoples completed works you can think they are impossible to achieve but when you get to see the steps they look more manageable/achievable. Still a lot to do but think on course to be best piece I’ve done so far. ---
**Author:** ![JohnLivesey](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/www.smartermarx.com/johnlivesey/32/172_2.png) [@JohnLivesey](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/JohnLivesey)\ **Post date:** [May 26, 2017, 7:29pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/stairway-to-winnings/318/25 "2017-05-26T19:29:58Z")
Marines being refined. ![](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/uploads/smartmarx/original/1X/bfb57384c57b62656dc7b0495e3985a4c78c7be5.JPG) ---
**Author:** ![JohnLivesey](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/www.smartermarx.com/johnlivesey/32/172_2.png) [@JohnLivesey](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/JohnLivesey)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2017, 7:16pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/stairway-to-winnings/318/26 "2017-05-28T19:16:11Z")
Marines done for this layer. Dollar starts tomorrow πŸ˜ƒ ![](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/uploads/smartmarx/original/1X/4cd8850b66ec5b6387b4ae741d44d8550d83eed3.JPG) ---
**Author:** ![JeffreyHayes](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/www.smartermarx.com/jeffreyhayes/32/274_2.png) [@JeffreyHayes](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/JeffreyHayes)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2017, 5:42pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/stairway-to-winnings/318/27 "2017-05-29T17:42:24Z")
Really strong, John. What are the dimensions for this? ---
**Author:** ![JohnLivesey](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/www.smartermarx.com/johnlivesey/32/172_2.png) [@JohnLivesey](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/JohnLivesey)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2017, 6:15pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/stairway-to-winnings/318/28 "2017-05-29T18:15:50Z")
Thanks πŸ™‚ it is 12" x 18" ---
**Author:** ![JohnLivesey](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/www.smartermarx.com/johnlivesey/32/172_2.png) [@JohnLivesey](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/JohnLivesey)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2017, 6:21pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/stairway-to-winnings/318/29 "2017-05-30T18:21:56Z")
Working round the edge of the dollar, trying to use stylus to create valleys in the dark then put in my fine lines. Not quite working as all look a tad sloppy at present. ![](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/uploads/smartmarx/original/1X/afd7b6a4dc043bb74d76e7f1a21b2b60b56c8f78.JPG) ---
**Author:** ![AWaichulis](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/www.smartermarx.com/awaichulis/32/2859_2.png) [@AWaichulis](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/AWaichulis)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2017, 7:10pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/stairway-to-winnings/318/30 "2017-05-30T19:10:35Z")
So ridiculously good John!!! ---
**Author:** ![JohnLivesey](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/www.smartermarx.com/johnlivesey/32/172_2.png) [@JohnLivesey](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/JohnLivesey)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2017, 7:29pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/stairway-to-winnings/318/31 "2017-05-30T19:29:19Z")
Thank you. Those fine lines though! Jeez I think your stylus must be part wand πŸ˜‰ ---
**Author:** ![JohnLivesey](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/www.smartermarx.com/johnlivesey/32/172_2.png) [@JohnLivesey](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/JohnLivesey)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2017, 8:41pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/stairway-to-winnings/318/32 "2017-06-01T20:41:26Z")
Top, left and right done for this layer. Ghosted the centre area of note with correct tone for note. Once dry will refine and strengthen all the text it is covering. ![](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/uploads/smartmarx/original/1X/fc3036d59498d826b15a531844a5ca86edb93875.JPG) ---
**Author:** ![nancifrance](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/www.smartermarx.com/nancifrance/32/253_2.png) [@nancifrance](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/nancifrance)\ **Post date:** [June 6, 2017, 12:46pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/stairway-to-winnings/318/33 "2017-06-06T12:46:25Z")
John this is amazing!!'n ---
**Author:** ![JohnLivesey](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/www.smartermarx.com/johnlivesey/32/172_2.png) [@JohnLivesey](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/JohnLivesey)\ **Post date:** [June 6, 2017, 1:31pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/stairway-to-winnings/318/34 "2017-06-06T13:31:29Z")
Thank you very much Nanci. Taking me a long while, but think I have learnt things that will benefit me and be quicker with future pieces so worth the time spent. πŸ™‚ ---
**Author:** ![nancifrance](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/www.smartermarx.com/nancifrance/32/253_2.png) [@nancifrance](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/nancifrance)\ **Post date:** [June 6, 2017, 2:39pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/stairway-to-winnings/318/35 "2017-06-06T14:39:57Z")
We always learn if we stay open. This is a terrific painting to learn from. Painting tight takes a loonnng time but so does looser painting as you can muck it up and destroy it. I think the latter is very challenging for me as I tend to go right as well but trying not to as you can produce quicker. Great piece John!!! Love it!!! ---
**Author:** ![JohnLivesey](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/www.smartermarx.com/johnlivesey/32/172_2.png) [@JohnLivesey](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/JohnLivesey)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2017, 5:51pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/stairway-to-winnings/318/36 "2017-06-08T17:51:03Z")
President tomorrow then set to one side. Revisit to put in tonal alterations (mostly the president and reinforce the tiny lines round border) and Doh! Just noticed circle to left of dice needs completing. Anywho it sight of the finish line πŸ™‚ ![](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/uploads/smartmarx/original/1X/4a836d26db81ab940819d11f91c861b6045398c4.JPG) ---
**Author:** ![JohnLivesey](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/www.smartermarx.com/johnlivesey/32/172_2.png) [@JohnLivesey](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/JohnLivesey)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2017, 5:52pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/stairway-to-winnings/318/37 "2017-06-08T17:52:22Z")
May also revisit the poker chips on the left ---
**Author:** ![JohnLivesey](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/www.smartermarx.com/johnlivesey/32/172_2.png) [@JohnLivesey](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/JohnLivesey)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2017, 9:02am UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/stairway-to-winnings/318/38 "2017-06-12T09:02:06Z")
Did work on president on Friday. While this dries (before a few finishing alterations) I am starting my next piece today woo hoo! πŸ™‚ ![](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/uploads/smartmarx/original/1X/7f92e57a15e233f46a8981081c973b0025c278ac.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![JeffreyHayes](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/www.smartermarx.com/jeffreyhayes/32/274_2.png) [@JeffreyHayes](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/JeffreyHayes)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2017, 8:01am UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/stairway-to-winnings/318/39 "2017-06-14T08:01:28Z")
That’s great, John. ---
**Author:** ![tracy1400858](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/www.smartermarx.com/tracy1400858/32/2457_2.png) [@tracy1400858](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/tracy1400858)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2017, 11:04pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/stairway-to-winnings/318/40 "2017-09-25T23:04:52Z")
WOW!!! Great piece! [Previous page](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/stairway-to-winnings/318.md?page=1)