Sometimes in the painting process I reach a point where I don’t know if I should continue painting or leave it as it is. For this particular painting, John the Baptist, I reached a point where I was pleased with the progress and I left it dormant for a week or so. When I revisited the painting I decided to add some flesh color and I really think it breathed new life into the painting. Which version do you prefer? Lighter or Darker skin tone?
Viewing Stages of a Painting, Four
