To see the inspiration for this piece, read yesterday's post

One of the most valuable things I'm learning on this 30-day challenge, is confidence. Not only confidence in sharing my work (even the unfinished pieces), but boldness in my artistic choices.

Today's painting is a perfect example. It has surprised me in a few ways.

For the first time in this series, I changed my colour palette to something unexpected, at least, for me. I love browsing Pinterest for new colour-way ideas and was attracted to this post (left) The combination had a wonderful vibrancy that I felt suited the piece I was working on.

I went ahead without much of a plan, but knew I wanted to layer the painting with colour, images and ink drawing.

I did a rough sketch suggesting Rosewell House with a few of my favourite tools from my previous painting: a toothbrush, shaped stick and dried flower stem.

I intended to work more layers, but I stood back and realised I LOVED the piece as it was!

It had an energy that I hadn't achieved in my painting before. Most of this was due to the clumsy drawing tools I used; it's impossible to include intricate detail.

I've been wanting to pare down my doodles to only essential lines. This was a good technique to enforce the restraint.

After a short break, I decided to continue with my initial plan to add more layers. I wanted to include the turquoise blue to the background to make the house stand-out and highlight some of my favourite details in the architecture.

I'm happy with the finished work.

ROSE WELL house, bath (acrylic paint & ink on canvas 12x12)

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I was an art student who became a screenwriter. Twenty years later, I abandon the page and return to the canvas as I attempt to tell stories through pictures.

Day 20 Painting 10: Rosewell House, Bath