Red & Green

(C) 2019 Dale DiMauro

This week it was important to paint a summer scene as temperatures hovered below average with a couple of winter storms, to boot. Part of me was seeking a different subject matter to paint. It was also an opportunity to modify the landscape to my liking.

The pencil sketches on top show the evolution of the composition. I wanted the building to frame the larger landscape in the background. For me, the road rolling across the landscape like a ribbon is an exciting part of the picture. 

The painting below is underway. It was important for me to explore using complementary colors in the focal point. That is the red and green you see in the foreground.

There is a warmth in the painting which I find comforting. Pure watercolor with clean brushstrokes and solid color.