View Azul Series : Ridge

$125 [+shipping] : Oil on panel : 8 x 10 inches :

Early on in a painting small decisions are made which effect the final piece, mostly compositional.  This painting's experimentation happened early on as I decided to see what it would turn out like without a horizon or ocean in the scene. Not having those other elements to think about freed me up much more to consider how I was handling the clouds.  It also made me realize how much the other paintings success or failure hinged on the horizon and reflections in the water.  With this painting its success rested solely with how well the clouds carried the piece and so their handling had a bit more panache.