I am trying to decide if this painting is finished. I wanted the trunks of the Aspen trees lighter, but, they got lost with the wet in wetness of other colors. This is as far back to light as I can get them and keep the painting transparent.
I could paint the trunks lighter if I used a thick opaque paint like white watercolor or acrylic. But, it would change the feel of the painting big time. The thicker paint may seem harsh or strong and overpower the rest of the work so that the trees would feel out of balance with the background. I have never done much with mixed paints because I have always felt this difference between paint "attitude" or "personality" (does that make sense?) and I do not think that I know how to create communication very well between them. I have tried it a few times and only felt good about doing that once. I painted in a few very light leaves to set off the sunlit edge of a tree. I do not know whether to try it here because I like the soft overall transparent-ness of the whole painting. Yet, the trees aren't quite what I had wanted. I guess I will have to think on this for a bit.
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