When is a painting finished is a question all artists are often asked. In my case I complete a painting to the best of my skills, then ask Anna my wife if I should sign it. As a non artist she looks at the image as a member of the public and often sees things to be corrected that have escaped the trained eye. After these alterations are complete I sign my painting. It is finished. However as time passes, fashions change and we gain new knowledge, we look back and before long see new ideas for our completed paintings. The buyers look for something that has impact for them. It is no longer enough to capture reality. We are creating art that catches the eye, so forget reality. In landscapes move things around, leave some things out and add things if they add to the picture. my 2024 New Years Resolution was to add colour to all new works, but also to previously completed works if it gives them more impact. I will show a few here so please feel free to let me know your thoughts.
