This little 6" x 8" oil sketch is done from a photo I took on that vacation and is my second try. The first was entirely too picky and I fussed with it for a couple of hours before I accepted the truth and filed it in the nearest trash.
This version only took an hour and I made a concerted effort to stay loose and use as few brush strokes as possible. I wanted to keep it fresh!
I also didn't use an underpainting, something which I always use. But I'm trying to branch out and do new things, hence no underpainting. OK, ok....It may not seem like a big change to you, but to one as entrenched in certain methods as I am it is a big concession. It's a start, anyway. A variety of techniques enhances the possibility of success and any tool I can add to my arsenal is welcome.
I would love to go back and paint on the spot, but considering the economic situation nowadays I don't see that happening. I can always hope, though.
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| Caribbean 6" x 8" |
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