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Autumn Creek Oil on panel, 6x8 |
It is a scary thing to "drop" fallen leaves into perfectly glazed water. It is a one-shot deal, if I mess it up I must scrape off that paint and start again with the water. Which, by the way, never goes on as cleanly the second time. I can't remember ever even trying this before, it is just not worth the risk of messing up the water. Well, today was the day. This is a small piece, the leaves were dropped all over the ground - and certainly in the water. So, starting with the edges that wouldn't show as much......I started dropping in those leaves with my "almost a stick" brush. Once the stroke is dropped, the cardinal rule is to NOT touch it again. I am actually pleased with their appearance, they give the illusion of sitting on top of the water naturally. Although I am letting this one rest for the day, I still think it needs some work. Maybe a little diffusing of the middle background colors......and I need to vary the trunk widths more. But, I am tightly booked the rest of the day - so I will tackle these items tomorrow. I may even find more that I want to change! This is my 285th painting in as many days.....not too far to the big 300!
dear Tammy,
ReplyDeleteI am looking at your gallary... I am very impressed! the paings are so different and the same time you have your own style
Felicitations for the great work you've done, and go on!
your's Nat