Last Monday, I painted at Batiquitos Lagoon, north of San Diego. Later that day, I posted a small sketch of two birdwatchers along the path.
I also painted a larger piece focusing on the patterns in the reeds. But my original composition was awkward. Because I painted what was in front of me, I ended up with two-thirds of the painting being about the reeds and one-third about the path. The parts did not harmonize. Today I replaced most of the trail with water and reeds and like the painting much more.
Deliberate Sketching 
Sarah this is simply yummy. I love the colors, the pathway just glows and the cliffs to the left of the path are magnificent. Nice work!!!
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Thank you Sheila, it is such a beautiful place to paint, isn’t it?
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I love this one!
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Hello Alison, it is so good to connect to you! Thank you!
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Alison, how can I contact you? My email is sullivasarah@gmail.com.
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Beautiful. Thks
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Sarah, I just learned a lot from your composition decisions. Thank you for sharing.
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Sonja, thank you, I am glad it helped! Looking forward to the day soon when the Wednesday painters resume.
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