"Priddis Creek", 12 x 9", oil painting on panelThe top image is what my plein air piece looked like when I brought it home. There were several things that I wasn't happy with so I went back in to clean them up -especially that dead tree in the upper right. The green that I had mixed on location for the sunny banks was way too acid for my liking, so I toned it down. Now when I look at both of them together, I think some of the initial spontaneity is lost in the final piece although the detail is better. Which makes for a more interesting painting?
Enjoy!
Hi Sharon -- I have to say I prefer the plein air original version complete with glowing greens and dead tree. It seems fresher and livelier than the "fixed" version.
ReplyDeleteI often find myself going back to doctor plein air pieces and I'm almost never happy with the result. I'm thinking that instead of fussing with a plein air piece, it would be better to start over and do a studio (or in my case, kitchen table) piece using the plein air as reference.
Anyway, my two cents. Hope you're enjoying summer -- looks like you're getting out lots!
Holly