"How do you know when a painting is finished."
GOOD QUESTION! One which challenges me on a regular basis.
Then she asked, "Can't you ruin a painting by over working it?"
AFFIRMATIVE!
In my attempt to answer, I realized these questions are probably at the heart of every painter. The fact is there is no set rule....it really is hit or miss.
When I believe a painting is finished, I place it in a prominent spot in my house where I will walk by it often before I decide it is truly done. I also photograph the painting for my website and see it from another perspective. I might make changes, then again, I might not.
Here is my latest, I believe finished, watercolor painting.
How do you feel?
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