Death Valley from Dante's View a November Sunset

Thank you, Katya (By the way -- a wonderful name...) Not much technique. I start as wet as I can to suggest the light, establish the dark areas and then fret about details until the moment when I walk into my studio and the painting tells me that it wants to be left alone. One other thing -- paint fearlessly! If you're sure you can paint the subject pick something else that will force you to grow. It's all practice and as Chuck McLaughlin used to say, "You can't make a mistake practicing." Most of all, enjoy the escape. -- JD

Amaizing watercolor technic! L/F

Thank you very much. There’s always a temptation to go back into a sky and ‘get it right’. I wanted to do that on this painting, but I fought the urge. Until the painting is finished you don’t know how weak or strong the sky will be… TMI, I suppose, but thanks for the lovely comment. — JD

lovely subtle sky.

Thank you, Julie. - JD

Very nice watercolor, great texture, colors!! Very nice division of space.