This is the next painting that I am going to do.  It is a tromp loiel (to fool the eye)  So it has to be done in actual size and actual colors etc.  I am painting it in a niche.  I've already done the Impasto stage and finished the dead palet stage Friday.  Monday I will start the full palet.  Naturally this photo has meaning.  I did make some changes to it, the Book of Mormon is open to Moroni 10:3-4 the first scripture I ever read.  The book has James name on it, the pitcher has water in it, and the loaf of fresh baked bread has been broken.  I'm really excited about this painting because we got to choose what to paint this time around.  My professor was quite excited about this painting as well, he knows the special meaning it has to me.