that is stick to the plan. I thought the initial idea had a lot going for it, a dark and sombre landscape with a dramatic sky and a bit of Caravaggio drama with the brightly lit cornfield. However, I do like a bit of bright colour and the thought of restricting myself to a dark muted palette was just too much to bare. The photo should not be a straight jacket and my curiosity got the better of me and it is producing a lot more of an interesting painting. I am still aiming to give the cornfield its dramatic lighting but I have lifted the rest of the painting as well.
Cartington, cloudburst. Day 3