Here's the Wash Version

'Honey Creek- Misty Morning' (wash)

A reader reminded me recently that I hadn't followed up with the last version of the Honey Creek paintings where I've been experimenting with the effect of wash techniques. So here it is, the version which involved a 'wash', where early on in the painting, after blocking in major colors and lines, I liquified the pastel with mineral spirits, and brushed it in with a bristle brush. This creates a semi-translucent underpainting. After this dried, more pastel was applied on top.

And for comparison, here's the first version, which was created with dry pastel only (no wash). I'd enjoy hearing from you about the look and feel of the two versions, and if you sense that the wash technique affected the look of the final painting. Comment replies are welcome!

"Honey Creek- Early Spring" (no wash)