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Undershading

Here is one of my more recent paintings, from last July (Fourth of July, that is—hence the name). If it looks washed out, that is correct, since this is only the underpainting. I’m trying to establish where the shapes, lights, and darks are, while keeping the colors close to what I want them. This painting is a collage of wildflowers from our flower beds, and I’m trying to match the colors to our new sofa cover fabric. It’s going to be interesting!