It was one of those starts where it feels like nothing will be achieved. After half an hour of wading through treacle things began to turn around. Once you get past that point its remarkable how decisions tend to be the right ones. Some of the colour has been shifted towards a more ‘naturalistic’ tone and the space is working a bit better. I am looking at this painting and thinking, it may be better without the trees! dammit, I was looking forward to doing them. Maybe a reason for 2 versions?. Also, the dark area of the sky seems a bit flat and featureless to me.
Northumberland landscape 1. Day 3