Bringing It to Life, Layer by Layer
Each layer I add continues to breathe life into the painting. One of the biggest challenges has been capturing the river grasses — finding that balance between realism and impressionism, and creating depth. It’s a slow process: adding lighter reeds, then darker ones, stepping back, squinting, and layering again.
I don’t pre-mix my colors (though I know it’s often recommended), so I have to rely heavily on memory and feeling — recalling the warm glow of that evening and the beauty of the landscape I was lucky enough to witness. As I paint, I try to hold onto that moment. I’ve been warming up the tones to reflect that golden light, but also cooling down some of the greenery to keep the composition grounded.
I often second-guess myself as I work — it’s just part of my process.
The piece is coming along well, but there are still many hours ahead before it feels complete. Stay tuned to see how it evolves.
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