Painting Make-OverI

I often use an old painting to get me re-energized to paint. Because it is a "make-over" I can feel free to experiment and try new colors and techniques.

Where I started...

I got lost in playing and did not take photos of the transition.
 I kept the figure and part of the creature.
At this point it is pretty dark.

Lightening it up, but my biggest critic (hubby) did not like the "peach."
I also changed the eyes to look to the side on the figure.
This small change really impacted the
painting. The two figures are now connecting.

I added some warmer colors - green and yellow glazes.
I also added arms on the girl and a shell with a pearl.
It was unclear who was in the foreground, so back to work.

Close up of added white to pull the figure forward. 

Details of the shell and pearl.

Close up of the creature....

I added more dark around the creature to push him back.

Arms were a bit skinny, so I fleshed them out and made them part of the dress.
Finished ?

I bet you have some pieces hanging around that could be re-worked. Let go and give it a try!