As you can see, there have been a few changes made on the Jaguar and Tiger painting.  Some of the Jaguar was brightened up and the foreground and background was darkened, as well as darkening parts of the Tiger Lilies to set the bottom of the flower back a bit.  I'm going to let the painting sit for a few days as I look at it occasionally to see if it needs any more work.  If I can't think of one more thing to do, I will consider this watercolor painting finished.  This picture is somewhat larger than the first couple.  The painting is much larger than what I'm showing you.  I'm planning on having it in my First Friday watermedia show in May at the Artic Rose Gallery on L Street in Anchorage, so I don't want to give everything away at this time. 

I didn't get to paint at all yesterday, and I feel no day is really complete without some painting.  There was a lot going on though.  I left the house at 6:30 a.m. to drive 75 miles in freezing rain with temperatures at 22 degrees.  It was a real 'white knuckle' drive!  I can't remember when I've been so stressed out.  Needless to say, after a full day in Anchorage, I was pretty wiped out by the time I got home.  The rain had turned to snow by the afternoon, so road conditions didn't improve during the day.  I was happy to arrive home safely.  May your driving days be pleasant and safe and after this winter, I think we are looking forward to spring.

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