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| (C) 2017 Dale DiMauro |
There have been numerous commitments that have kept me from finishing this painting. Well, I finally managed to complete it, other than signing it.
There were several details that needed to be resolved. One was that the water bottle did not read as resting within a holder. Another was that the fanny pack was the same color as the shirt, thereby not registering as a separate element, drawing the eye unnecessarily to the bottom of the painting. The exterior pocket of the fanny pack had an angular shape, which did not look right and was distracting. I gave the area another darker wash with a neutral color and created a softer edge to convey distance.
When you work on a painting of this scale these elements become important, particularly when conveying the human form. I like this painting for its composition and subdued colors, which sparkle in contrast to the red bottle cap.
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