SUNFLOWER JOY & 3 Final Steps

SUNFLOWER JOY
Watercolor - 8x10

Here are three things that I always try to accomplish in a painting before I say it is done.

Refine the Center of Interest - make sure that my focal area has the largest shape, brightest color, strongest contrast and/or most detail

Create a Lead in to the Painting - have a pathway of darks to help the viewer's eye travel to the focal area

Add the Spice - give the viewer a little treat when they arrive at the focal area with a pop of brighter color