Another progression...

Another progression, but still trouble with massing while getting better at values:

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Classical techniques

My painting habits have become lazy so I joined Sandra Wakeen's Atelier in Somers, CT to start working on techniques like light, values, massing, edge control, color mixing, etc.  It's been arduous to undo old habits and replace with new..... a little like shifting a moveable bridge though some progress is being made:

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