Anyway, here is what the painting looks like after the third session. I worked mostly on the greenery, and I really like what's happening with it. I also learned that my favorite brush (when painting with acrylics) is the bright. It can do so many things: make straight lines, taper off, make leaves, blend. I have more control over it than a flat, and I think I have picked up a round only once or twice for this whole painting. I LOVE rounds for watercolor and gouache, but they don't do much for me with acrylics. It's probably because I don't know how to use one LOL.
Hmm...looking at this photo, I think the black is too dark. It's not even black really. I mixed green and red to get it (can't remember which ones are in my palette...must be gettin' old!).
I could have worked on this more tonight, I found a groove finally. But there is a "New Girl" and "Tosh.0" I missed yesterday! Yay!
Have a good night!
P.J.
PS: That ground hog BETTER see its shadow tomorrow....if it knows what's good for it....
PPS: "True Grit" was AWESOME! I recommend it if you haven't seen it. AND I found out it was a book first ::adds to never-ending books-to-read list::
I like to avoid black whenever possible. I usually use dark purple or mix burnt umber with dark blue. I don't even touch the black until the whole painting is done and then only sparingly. It's too unforgiving. Don't worry though, it's coming along great!
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