Basking in the Sun II

Several months ago, I painted a little square 6x6in. oil painting called 'Basking in the Sun'.  Central DuPage Hospital commissioned me to paint a much larger version (24x36in.) in a rectangular format.

Changing the scale and the proportions of the canvas turned out to be much more of a challenge than I had anticipated! As I neared (or thought I was nearing) the painting's completion, the closing song from Lamb Chop's Play Along TV show started up in my head: "This is the song (painting) that doesn't end, yes, it goes on and on my friend..."  (To hear the song, click on the orange words. Beware - the song really sticks with you!)

I continued to adjust the composition, develop the values and layer the colors until it felt like the pieces of the puzzle fit together.

 A lesson in perseverance - here she is!

Basking in the Sun II, 24x36in., acrylic on wrapped canvas, public collection - Central DuPage Hospital, Winfield, IL

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