Along the Keene, NH, Rail Trail

(C) 2017 Dale DiMauro

This watercolor was started early this afternoon. I like where this picture is headed, however, my start was cut short by time constraints. Lately, I have become clear in my thinking as to how I want to approach the start of a painting. For example, there are occasions when toning the paper is beneficial, such as painting a winter scene. Other times I focus on the landscape and finish the sky later.

I have become more willing and even perhaps, more adept, at dropping in color when a section of the paper is wet. The fall colors were created this way. Fall foliage can appear fresh which I prefer, or can it become overworked, which I detest.

The way the big pine tree on the right frames the scene was the inspiration. In addition, I like the sharp contrast in light across the landscape.