Monday, November 7, 2011

"Refresh with Rain" WIP


Stage 1
This is the first picture - taken to check composition and color foundation. I've found that setting the color of the sky and horizon first creates the "key" for the rest.


Stage 2
Changed some of the composition.  Working on "soft" edges using value and color in the background.


Pastel on gatorboard: 20x16
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