Finishing Touches

Bread Basket and Blue by Sheri Dinardi

Well, here it is... Bread Basket and Blue. Wheat is the essence of our bread basket and certain area's of the country that produce a lot food are referred to as Bread Baskets. I also wanted to tie into the name the wonderful blue patterned wrap she is wearing. It is a nice complement to the colors of the wheat.

In finishing, I felt the previous diagonal line in the background separating the tree area from the foreground was too strong, so I broke it up. I also worked more on her hand. I like the warm light, her peaceful reflective expression and she seems to be rounded and come forward from the background creating dimension.

I may enter this in the Oil Painters of America National exhibit that will show in Coeur D Alene Idaho in June. It would be fun to go to Coeur D Alene again, as it is a beautiful area and we have friends in Spokane near by. I don't know if I will get in, as it is very competitive! But it is worth a try. The deadline for this show is mid February for any of you who want to throw your hat into the ring.