Field of Dreams

(C) 2019 Dale DiMauro

After completing my taxes and some yard work it is exciting to get back to painting. Every time I paint I seem to learn something. Sometimes it is simply learning new color combinations or as in this instance, seeing things a little clearer.

I started this watercolor last fall but was unimpressed with the foreground. The ruts in the field I believe are an important part of the composition. They seem like graphic marks which draw you into the landscape. They create a sense of depth and richness in combination with the umbers and ochres. As a result this landscape has become much warmer in tone, which I appreciate. 

It is important to paint freely at times with no expectations. You can learn new techniques or simply leave certain areas alone. Inspiration can take you places you can not anticipate.