When spontaneity wins over a well thought out plan...

When I started this painting, I painted it exactly as I saw it in my head.  I didn't do any sketches or color references, I just started painting it as I saw it in my mind.  When I thought I was finished, I did not like what I saw ("before" picture), so I removed it from the easel and worked on a couple of sketches.  I played around with the colors a little more, and added some new details.  The "after" picture is what you see now.  If the painting is still sitting around in the studio two weeks from now, you never know, I might make more changes, but for now I am happy.  Hope you enjoy!

 

BEFORE

AFTER

 

Duck Soup, oil/panel, 10" x 8", by George A. Gonzalez