Executing the Painting From the Sketch

The previous post featured a sketch of the cove in front of my cottage.  Translating that into a painting can be daunting.

I decided to limit the palette to dulled reds and greens surrounded by neutrals.  Too many colors can destroy unity, so I restricted the color choices and concentrated on values.

Also I used a lot of wet-into-wet for the background foliage so your eyes focus on the large tree and the rocks in the foreground.  Wetting the whole area makes dropping in the colors easier. 

When I return home, I can try this again with more vibrant, purer colors.