19-008 “Martha’s Sunset” WIP;
Started March 1, 2019
I got back in the studio and
really worked the sky. It’s a challenge, for sure, choosing the correct shades
of gray, blue, orange, cream and yellow.
And then, my hand just moves
without my thinking about what to do. How much do I trust that I’m doing what I’m
supposed to? I layered, I rubbed, I wiped off and did it all again.
I kept stepping back and
every time I did, I bump into my pastel cart. I finally wheeled it out of the
way after saying, “Ow!” too many times.
I worked more than I meant to
at this time. As usual, whenever I walked away, I’d turn around to look, see something
to adjust, and go back. In the end, I decided to shorten the foreground and
moved the tape up 1 ½ inches.
I’m pleased with the
progress. I’m always amazed the painting is never exactly like the photograph,
but then, to try to get it exact would drive me crazy. I enjoy letting the
picture help create itself.
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