This is a painting I've been working on for the last couple of days, it a view of Belper from the fields near my house, where I often walk my dog. Its one of my favourite views, showing a vista from the Chevin to Alport Heights.
I'm really enjoying playing with paint, but have realised that I have a preciousness about getting it right. If I start a painting on a canvas or on a board, I put a pressure on myself to get it totally right. When I work on paper, I'm more relaxed and often I quite like the results. However, as the image above shows, paper is not always the best thing to work on as it does not carry enough weight to keep it from becoming warped.
So my next challenge to myself is to become less precious about getting it perfect the first time on a board or canvas.
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