Back at the Studio

Set up your painting in a place where you can step back and take a look at it.  You might find that you like it just how it is, and it doesn’t need any more work. Or it might be obvious that it needs something.

Finishing in the studio is tricky. Go at it very carefully. You don’t  want to lose the freshness and the qualities of the first impression that you got from painting en plein air. It is tempting to overwork your sketch. The key is restraint. Often the less you do the better. You can use your photo reference, but don’t be a slave to it. You may find, that you remember certain things about the subject, that you really want to include. Try and recall the mood and feeling that you experienced when you were on location. When adding, always try not to disturb the freshness of the moment.

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