Life is full of readjustments as we have all experienced this past year.  I'm no exception and for that reason, my blog post have been nonexistent for several months.  I think I'm back to the studio and my art and hope to be more consistent with my painting and my life.

 

Summer Storm, an 24" x 36" oil on linen, is an example of some of my reworking or readjusting.  If a painting hangs in an area that I can view it for an extended period of time, I see it more clearly and with less emotional attachment.  It is no longer precious and I can feel more objective about it's qualities.  While I liked the subject and composition, I began to think it needed more contrast and therefore, went to work adjusting.  I lightened the marsh, darkened the rain and some of the clouds, softened some edges, added some additional color, and lightened the trees in a few places.  I feel these adjustments improved the story I was trying to convey and made the painting have more visual appeal.

 

I've removed the original painting from my website so a comparison is not possible, but I would appreciate comments from viewers concerning their thoughts about this painting.  Honesty is always welcome.