6:06 PM: i did more work on watercolor/collage 157 this morning. the back and legs of the central figure walking up the stairs were bothering me. so i worked on them, staying with the overall feel of the painting. i did more work on the back of his head, and there’s also a new collaged piece just to our right the head. finally, i worked on the garment, introducing shadows that add depth and movement. for me, that bit of light blue and pink in the newly collaged bit next to his head comletes this painting. it’s one of those in the moment discoveries that can’t be planned. and it’s one of the reasons you see such an abundance of cut up bits of previous watercolors, maps, etc. on my collage work table.
you can compare the two versions BELOW
