After a long, scary winter, it's good to be back in my safe harbor. I'm still having a bit of trouble setting up my easel, but was glad to have painted my first painting in eight months.
This is a sandwich shop called Capers in Boothbay Harbor. I had to remember that putting down the first wash on white paper, your eyes will be fooled into thinking you've made it dark enough. So I try to think of putting down a midtone which will dry lighter and form a light value when dry.
When glazing the secondary washes, make the shapes simple and interesting. Finally, the darkest shapes with authority so that you won't have to go back into it. Use lots of paint and very little water.
Good to be back to my blog and to be painting again!
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