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Wednesday, February 17, 2016

Bruges, Belgium - For My Valentine



I wanted to do a painting for Russell for Valentines from his mission.  So here we go. Here is a scene from his mission.  He is very happy with it.  I really like it, but it is just one of those paintings that did not live up to my dreams of what I envisioned.  Looking through the process pictures, I really like the coloring of some


I love paintings in this phase.  So suggestive and pretty.  I almost wanted to leave the painting just like this, but Russell didn't.  He wanted a little more realistic.







Oh no!  Look at the sky!  It is turning so amateur looking, and muddy.  Browns in the sky?  Just looking weird.  So I really learned that I needed to brighten up the sky, and then it would look more natural, even adding some blue. 


Much better blue sky.

 I won't point out all the flaws that I see, but instead I'll just be happy that Russell loves it.  Happy Valentine's Day!


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