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Thursday, September 13, 2012

Revision - LITTLE BOY BLUE IN THE CORNFIELD WATERCOLOR

I don't usually do this, but I've "updated" my Little Boy Blue in the Cornfield painting. I've been looking at it for a number of months and a few things just kept bothering me. I decided to rework his left arm, making is fall more to his side, darken the shadows on the back of his clothing, shoes and arms, and give the cornstalks a bit more interest for a hint of depth. It also bothered me that the string from his hat went under his lip and not his chin. This was because the little boy I "captured" kept putting it there, so that's how I initially painted it. I was able to move it to where I felt it belonged. He can't change it now!

Do you think that any of these changes improved this painting?

 
Before the Changes
 

7 comments:

  1. I love the changes but am bewildered how you managed to alter this with watercolours so seamlessly. I would appreciate knowing as this is the reason I gave up on watercolours. Annette x

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  2. Barbara I think you made some excellent changes that really strengthened the painting. I'd still like to see a little more contrast between the glow of the cornfield and his profile.
    Keep up the good work!

    Janis

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  3. Sorry, Barb. I was confused. The top one really does have the best shadows. You have done such a good job on this piece! Brava!!

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  4. I am for the changed. It is brighter and more vivid. I love that painting.

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  5. I do think that the changes have improved it, although I loved it before too! Wonderful image!

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  6. Hi Barbara He reminds me of my son who has now graduated college (in May) and works on a research farm. Sweet memories. Blessings Terri -- I'm following you on Pinterest and I liked your FB page.
    http://www.facebook.com/MorningDewdrop1

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  7. I am always impressed with how you alter watercolor. I know we've e-mailed back and forth about that before, but it is truly impressive.

    I like the strap placement much better in the revised version!

    Thanks for sharing your quite lovely work with us.

    A+

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