I have often found that the image on the mobile phone looks better than the painting itself. Partly because the photo has been through Photoshop and been given a helping boost with colour saturation and contrast. But also I think its because the image has been reduced and concentrated into a small photo. Its like having a shot of tequila rather than a pint of beer. So I spent the first half hour painting from the mobile phone image, in repainting the sky. I am very tempted to submit this painting instead of Dunstanburgh Castle for the annual village show. My ‘Road to Scotland’ will be the safe bet with the giant red cabbage in the centre?. I can submit 2 paintings. I am looking forward to cementing my reputation as the demented village artist, worth foregoing the 1st prize for. Painting is finished.
Edge of the village