Corte Madera Marsh(revised)

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Comment by Stuart J. Gourlay on May 3, 2013 at 15:23

No Linda, I think you are right about that pole grabbing your eye; it is close to the middle of the painting and sticks up above the hills.  Vertical elements like poles work best to stop the eye from going out of the painting, and if I had moved the pole over a little to the right, it would not be so obvious and might lead back into the painting if I continued the road back by the trees.  I will think about that and I may give it a try.   You have a good eye.   Thanks, Stu.

Comment by Linda L. Kano on May 3, 2013 at 2:23

This is interesting and well painted as always.  My eyes get stuck on the pole and corner of pond.  Was that intentional or is it because I've not had enough morning coffee!

Comment by Stuart J. Gourlay on May 2, 2013 at 15:36

Thanks Hazel and Ann.   As Johannes Vloothuis says: "You are not finished with the painting until you take out all the things that you don't need."   Stu

Comment by Hazel Persson on May 2, 2013 at 8:33

Yes - that nailed it!!!

Comment by Ann Turner on May 2, 2013 at 8:30

Great use of 5 minutes !