Having said that I am really pleased with this tiny 6"x 8" painting done in oil on Gessobord. I worked from a photograph that my husband took of a salt marsh in Beaufort County. I have learned so much from the Putnam DVD and like to listen to her speak when I am painting. I find that I am always picking up another little tidbit of information. One of the critical things that I learned was how important it is to have a variety of brushstrokes and in different directions. It helps to make the painting more complex and interesting. I also worked the color pushing the darks and finding a wide range of greens. If you are familiar with Putnam's work you will find these elements in her work. Painting is a combination of lots of thought and fun surprises.
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