Sometimes, I think making  a painting is a bit like conducting a symphony orchestra. You say to yourself – maybe a touch of orange over here. Then let’s bring up the violins a bit. Tympani, but subtle, soft. You don’t want to drown out the melody, just pull it up a little.  A tiny bit of yellow, but not too bright. The brightness goes just here, in this spot.

Reminds me of that Sondheim song from Sunday in the Park With George –

Bit by bit, putting it together
Piece by piece, only way to make a work of art
Every moment makes a contribution
Every little detail plays a part
Having just a vision’s no solution
Everything depends on execution
Putting it together
That’s what counts

I took a lot of time with this one – just like Stephen said. A wide flat brush, lots of medium, dab here, sweep across there. And here it is – Alpine Symphony. Let me know what you think.

Alpine Symphony, Acrylic, 20 x 20