24x32cm

While a simple sketch, this is a milestone marking a development in my development as an artist. It is on plain simple paper, Fabriano's Ingres, wich I seldom use for actual paintings, as it doesn't allow for much layering. The reason I celebrate this sketch is because it was drawn and painted in only one hour and 30 minutes! Speed has sneaked up on me, while I was not looking. A very pleasant surprise, as similar sketches about 6 months ago took me twice the time to paint. My goal of speeding up enough to do plein air is much nearer!

The reference was originally posted by Cyndi on WetCanvas, in the Weekly Drawing Event. I decided to make a notan, to test linking the darks to each other. I also lightened the bg mountains, but as I'm lazy, I tried the look of making them dark on the same notan...



Painting is a constant struggle to learn, but it is the learning and discovery of new things that brings such joy!

And if someone likes your painting, that is added joy.