Foreground elements

I decided to add  the deer in the foreground and this is what I did to figure out the best placement for them. I painted them roughly on a transparent sheet and moved it along the painting to decide the best  spot for them.

Painting a little blue...

My next painting has a lot of blues in the background, my favorite color.

Next painting ~ Aruna Nitin Sarode

Buddha, Oil painting almost complete

Buddha, Oil painting almost complete after several refinements of color and value.

Buddha, Oil painting almost complete

Chicago Botanic Gardens - Next step wip

The next step...foreground flowers popping up.

Next step...Purple irises seem to be floating without the support!

Portrait of a little boy

In the beginning stage. Somehow I already like it even at this stage. I think it's his smile!