Spent a few hours this morning putting on more colour on the chair – begin to feel it coming out of the grisaille now. I’m experiencing something quite strange here – the colours should be the same value as the grisaille – and when you get it right its like there is no colour because it just melts into the picture. And then stand back and bingo its coloured. Looking at this photo I’m not sure that the colour is quite accurate as the distant arm is not nearly such a warm orange IRL.

My Christmas present to myself came today – some books on painting. I am inspired!!! Lots of tips such as painting 2″ x 3″ colour studies, daily practices, and all sorts of wonderful colour advice. I am in heaven!