I have redrawn (with paint) the surf spray and started playing with colours. I need to assess my value plan now. It is good to digitize the image to make some decisions. I can easily notice the annoying strong valued rock on the right foreground. When I go back in I will knock that down a bit . I have been careful to de-emphsize the small water falls cascading off the rocks. They are beautiful but this painting is about the power and presence of the waves crashing against the boulders. If I get fussy I will lose my motive. I can see now that I need to restore the high value of the tops of the ground cover. I want to describe the residual water running off the rocks in the foreground to. We will see if I can stick with that plan in my next attack.
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10/7/2016 07:17:48 pm
Hi Bill.....the wave is starting to look great.....really feel it. However the foreground (at this point) is taking the power away. When I cover the lower half , so just showing the upper rocks, the power returns. I think part of the problem may be the very placid looking bit of water in the foreground. I would think there would either be a lot of foam , or a strong back wash. Or ?? Stay at it !,
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Bill
10/7/2016 09:22:26 pm
Wow, constructive criticism , no one ever seems to offer that. Thanks Karel. Yeah it's in process. I spent this last session dealing with the surf. Next time I'll focus on the foreground. I may use knives, not sure yet. I'll keep posting.
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