the stones weigh up to three-quarters of a ton each, so to lift them up there is the stone crane with its curved iron arms which fit into holes on the sides of the stones. after two more years i received my discharge and went home to live with my mother. so i thought it would be fun to share why i believe this, and perhaps reveal a few of the mechanical nuts and bolts of painting at the same time. sections of the stone turning black? a green background in particular leaves a green hue around the edges of white clothing. 