It is a common occurrence to begin a painting from life and be unable to bring it to a desired level of finish in one session. Often, subjects are intricate and demand a multitude of sittings. Unfortunately though, it is sometimes impossible to return to your subject for a second or even a third sitting. The model may be unavailable, the flowers may have died, the weather might have changed, the snow may have melted, or perhaps travel plans do not allow for a return visit. There are many reasons to run out of precious time with your chosen subject. What is an artist to do?
The second part of this series is dedicated to the destiny of these uncompleted pieces and offers suggestions and solutions for how to bring them to a desired level of finish. It explores how best to critique your own work, and offers techniques for gaining a fresh perspective, both in the field, and back in the studio.
In addition, photography, and its inherit limitations are discussed, and ways to overcome them are presented. Throughout the lesson Richard offers his advice and expertise on these topics. He discusses the difficulty of finishing a piece in the studio that was started from life, and offers suggestions for how to successfully overcome these challenges. High-resolution images of selected works by Richard are included throughout the lesson to reinforce concepts.
