Monday, January 15, 2018

A New Day

A New Day
(after)
16 x 16"
oil on cradled panel
© Nicki Ault, 2018
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A New Day
(before)
16 x 16"
oil on cradled panel
© Nicki Ault, 2015

Happily, the "after" on this painting makeover seems way more bright, fresh and finished compared to the original. I am waaaay more on board with the middle-ground and much more happy with how the horizon and sky feel pushed back. The various greens and sunny yellows really give a sense of cheer and hope for a new day, so now the title makes more sense. As much as I loved the expressive nature of the "before", I think it seems much more resolved as a painting now, and I managed to keep some of the fun marks in the foreground anyway. Much better, me thinks.

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