This watercolor of a local field on the property of the Brattleboro Retreat has evolved quite a bit. The varied sky and lavender-tinted hills got me off to a great start. The rich colors of the season and strong values in the foreground however, in my mind, make the picture.
Oh, by the way, the combination of raw sienna and winsor violet gives me the lavender-tinge on the distant hills. The pattern, direction and value of the tire marks bring your eyes into the picture.
I find it fascinating to go back to a subject matter I haven't painted in years. An artist sees things differently over time with a sharper eye and greater understanding of one's palette.
P.S. - I am still having issues with the cropping tool. For years I could crop a photograph of a watercolor painting quickly and move on. For some reason it has become a real challenge - but I am working on it.
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