# 32 Fall Aspens

This was done for WDE Sept 7 2012 hosted by Kay aka kreativeK

Fall Aspens in New Mexico  24x31 Format: cardboard [2layers] with 2 coats of gesso

WIP after  2ours  wasn't satisfied with the foliage so scraped and cleaned it off,
Still find wet on wet quite a challenge and have come to the conclusion that each painting may have different methods of how to start. was trying out a new method where I start with the most vulnerable areas to keep them clean... this method may be good for more simple subjects... not for foliage

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After another hour. Still not happy with the foliage... May try a different method.

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Peeking through the trees.. Chester... part of the WDE challenge

# 31 Tomatoes on a Shelf

This painting done for the WDE  Aug 17th 2012  hosted by Susan aka surob  along with #27 so it isn't quite 31 but I am not going to upset the numbering... 

Small wet on wet 24 x 18 on cotton cloth pasted on cutting board with gesso.

 I wasn't happy with the colors so I didn't post it time. Unfortunately I didn't scan/photograph the WIP. This is oils with added oil pastels... Tomatoes seem a bit roughed up...

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# 30 WIP for WDE Tractor

This was done for WDE August 31 2012  Hosted by Scatty aka Scattycat

8x8 inch covered cutting board.... this is a WIP work in progress because I will most probably do some scraping on the tractor and re-draw and paint hopefully with better cleaner colors  split primary palette
wet on wet.... about 2 hours....

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Well I should have left well enough alone!!! Lesson learned!!! Finished this with a layer of oil pastels after wiping clean the area of the tractor.  Recently  learned from a tutorial about common mistakes students make.  Don't get emotionally attached... not every piece is a masterpiece... learn to MOVE ON!!!!

. Should have fixed it with oils to keep the strokes fresh!!

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Here is a shot of my recycling boards for these small exercises....