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Cherries, take two.

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Tried again with Alizarin and once again it was challenging.  I was also cranky and tired from a long walk in the sun, which resulted in the first attempt at this painting being wiped away.  I went back at it after a little nap and felt much better about the painting.

I used natural light this time, which gives much softer shadows than the bright overheads.

untitled (cherries II) : Oil on board. 6″x9″ 2016

Cherries

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Once again I’m reminded that Alizarin Crimson is a cruel lover when painting directly.  I was able to overcome the transparency of the pigment, but the lower reflected lights came out a little hot-pink and a little to bright in value. Welp… I have half a bag of cherries left so we’ll see what happens next time.

untitled sketch (cherries I) : Oil on board. 6″x9″ 2016