After weeks of building up subtle shading on all the feathers to render the form of this Great Egret, I'm starting to see the end of the tunnel. This is a big painting for me--24" x 18". I think I started this painting back in May.
The thing that seems to be pulling the whole thing together is the blue background. At first the color was too light, and the whole image was diluted. As the background starts to get darker, the Egret begins to shine.
For the first time, I am posting the painting unfinished. For me to save and you to see.
