Some Changes to the Funny Boat

I had taken several photos on the spot after and before I started the sketch. When I go back to the studio, I decided that there were definitely some changes that I had to make to sharpen up the painting and also to get some depth into the green in the background. The tree line had been one of the criticisms from Heidi in our final session. I think she was right and that it had to be cooled to make the trees recede. I also had to make the boat a little smaller. I have a tendency to go outside the lines when I paint quickly. The boat and the trees grew a little to much, so they had to be brought back into line, a diet so to speak.

All in all, I very pleased with this one also, and like pastel painting much more than I ever thought that I would. I like the ability to catch a scene very quickly, with out having to worry about paint quality or getting the colors contaminated. I find it very liberating.