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Sunday, December 6, 2009

Landscape Commission - Step 5


Almost finished! Have some glazing I want to do once this is dry, then will see if any more bright spots have to be attended to. So much fun to paint the wildflowers, but I really had to restrain myself - especially since my client sent me a different picture of them at their peak, which was nothing but a gorgeous riot of color (future painting...).
I've really appreciated your comments along the way. Working with this limited palette (prussian blue, alizarin crimson and cadmium lemon) was a challenge, but so educational in terms of mixing the different colors. Even though I have worked with limited palettes before (the Zorn palette...), I really learned a lot from this one. I was truly amazed at the range of colors I was able to mix. You really don't need any other colors but the prmaries and white!

2 comments:

L. O'Neal said...

My favorite thing on this painting is that dappled light filtering through the trees on your fence row. It's soft and yet defined. Nice! Your client will be pleased.

Art with Liz said...

This looks absolutely terrific Claire - your client is going to love it. It is just as I imagine American log cabins!

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