Yesterday morning I was at the Green River again: a 9x12 oil on panel. Rivers are tough to paint. Not only does the water surface keep changing (and quickly), but the sunlight changes as well (more slowly so that you don't realize it). Some artists claim that they remember what it was like when they started to paint. How can they remember when the changes are staring them in the face, and may be more appealing? Work fast? I think (and I hope) we end up with a fast moving painting.
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