stop!

Yesterday I met with my long-time critique group and took my pastel-in-progress with me for their input. I've written about them in the past - here is a link to my 2008 post and another link to my post about them in 2011. Our group has been together for almost 20 years and I value their opinions on art and life and their friendship.

Most times I receive advice about making an area darker or lighter, changing a shape or a color. Yesterday, I was encouraged to knock back a bright spot (a one finger 3 second smudge - done!) and then stop! Leave it alone, call it done, move on.

So, here it is, "The Signature of All Things," pastel, 15 x 18.5 inches. Thanks everyone!