This is the "heart" of making the painting. It is an alternating process of constructing
and destructing paint surfaces and shapes, moving towards a whole that is complete.
Building a composition foundation...
Adding a light value...
Glazing all over with a white glaze to lighten the values...
Applying clear color glazes on top of the white glaze...
Adjusting light, color, value, shape...
Time for the question: "what do I want this painting to be about?"
It now has a life of its own, separate from the initial thoughts driving the color choices and
composition. My stool is placed squarely in front of the painting, waiting for me to sit and think...
You'll see the results of today's work tomorrow!
Wow Marianne! You are so incredibly generous to be sharing this extraordinary process with us! I look forward to this daily.
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