TM8463 Let the Moment Last 36×36 oil on panel

I thought Let the Moments Last was finished when I signed my name to it, but time and experience have taught me that nothing is ever really finished until it leaves the studio. Hanging the painting on a different wall with different light caused it to seem too dark, so I decided to bring more light into it by lightening the lighter sky reflections and bringing in more pale leaves to give the painting a little “zip.” Details below, along with the original version.

TM8463 Let the Moments Last – detail from left of center with added willow leaves

TM8463 Let the Moments Last – detail from right of center with reflections and added floating leaves

The original version is below.

TM8463 Let the Moments Last 36×36 oil on panel