Sunday, November 21, 2010

Step 10 - Finishing up

More rusts, reds, and purple hues were added to foreground. Shadows were glazed as cast from trees using ultramarine blue and quin gold, from right to left across the bottom. A final splattering of pale orange done up in the foliage and a bit at the bottom for balance. Softening edges with a damp brush will complete the backlit aspens.

4 comments:

Vernita Hoyt said...

Most beautiful and creative painting of Aspens I've ever seen!

Anonymous said...

Kay...just wonderful painting of Aspens...very inspiring. Thank you for sharing your approach. Happy continued painting

Ai said...

Lovely demo, Kay

Kay Smith said...

Thanks Nita, Julie, and Ai!

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