We left off with this painting of a fabulous view from a special place in Tulare County at this stage. Everything remaining to finish falls under the category of Drawing With My Paintbrush.
Whether drawing or painting, I often turn things upside down in order to see the shapes accurately. If things are right side up, our brains talk to us about what we think we see. If we flip things over, we are forced to study the shapes and proportions as they really are. So, this method was helpful in copying the shapes of the mountains correctly.
Next, the valley below needed detailing. I didn’t try to make it exact, because no one cares. (It ain’t the Sierra!)
I added more detail to the closer hills, then put in the oak tree on the right.
Finally, I put more detail and contrast on the rocks.
It isn’t signed because after all the greens dry, there will be some wildflowers. Never miss an opportunity to put in wildflowers!
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I love this one, Jana! It captures the wild foothill world so beautifully, I feel like I’m right there. PLEASE don’t put too many prominent wildflowers into the foreground. They would take away from the flow and depth of the scene. Just a very few small ones in the grasses and around the rocks would be perfect. 🙂
Thank you, Louise! I have actually factually already put in the wildflowers, and yes, they are subtle. 😎
You can never have too many wildflowers!
Amen.
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