The Tempest at Sunset

6 x 6"

oil on board

© Nicki Ault, 2018

sold

Whew! I really struggled with this one.

There is actually a relatively large tree in the bottom right-hand corner... under the soft purple cloud. I struggled with keeping that tree for a long time and it just wasn't working, so finally in an effort to salvage all of the time I had already spent, I obliterated it with a big swipe of paint and, voila, it was instantly better! The cloud immediately seemed more grand and powerful, looming over the little hill below.

Every time I paint, whether it be a little 6x6 or a very big canvas, I learn something. So good.