Yesterday's painting had a strange split personality. I realized later that a half hour interruption during the painting might have altered my attack at the work. (maybe just an excuse!) My friend Carole Belliveau suggested that all was well except the tree which I knew didn't go with that saguaro. This morning I softened those brushstrokes on the tree. In a matter of seconds the tree now seems to be part of the painting. It is funny to realize how a tiny bit of blending could make such a difference. The surface quality of your work has to be cohesive with the whole. My colors and values were ok, but the use of the brush and the texture it provided were not in harmony with the rest.
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