Two posts back, I showed a work-in-progress photo of this painting. As much as I was happy with it, the little pewter bird bothered me and I have since painted in out. Because of the placement, I think it still needs something; maybe a fallen leaf or petal would be enough. But for now, I am busy creating a few new paintings for a Spring art show next week. I did like the paisley background, although I favour the left side more than the busier right side.
I thought it would be a good idea to use that paisley background again and now I'm wondering why!?
I think it will work out in the end but because of the lighting of the current painting, the paisley pattern is darker and I still have the problem of the dominance of the pattern asserting itself in the wrong places. Since I have artistic license, you would think that I could solve the problem, but most likely not until I finish it as it is and then decide.
Backgrounds have taken up more importance lately in my painting. I love the fact that there is still so much more to learn.
