![Commissioned Custom Anniversary Oil Painting of Saint Matthew's Cathedral in Washington DC ©Michelle Arnold Paine 2021](https://michellepaine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/STMATTHEW-PRINT_Interior_Thumbnail-1024x1024.jpg)
The complex architectural space of St. Matthew’s Cathedral was particularly challenging. For instance, a variety of materials (mosaics, marble, plaster, gilding, wood) cover Historic St. Matthew’s Cathedral in DC. How do I paint each element in a way that contributes to the whole painting? How do I communicate the shimmering array of textures and colors within this beautiful cathedral?