When I draw a building, I try to concentrate on the "bare bones" ... no trees, signage, benches, not even shadows or shading, nothing that will obstruct the skeleton of the structure in any way. Even if trees or signage will ultimately cover some sections of the building, it is important to understand what is behind them.
Also, before drawing the "big picture", I often practice drawing some of the areas that might be challenging.
In this case, all my photos were done during winter, with snow on the ground, and bare trees. In one respect it is great to do the photo shoot in winter, it makes it much easier to see all of the lines of the building. However this painting will be a springtime scene and that required some research into what those trees will look like in the spring with the cherry blossoms ready to pop. The internet can be a life saver sometimes.
Next up, some "bare bones" sketches........
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