"Sweetening"

My paintings all feature numerous layers. How many layers? I never count - just as many as it takes to build up the final richness I'm looking for.

The final layer, however, is always what I call the "sweetening" layer. This is the finishing touch that breathes life into the painting. In this layer, I apply a thin transparent wash of a warm color like MaimeriBlue Violetto Permanente Rossastro, Holbein Scarlet Lake, Holbein New Gambouge, or a Daniel Smith Quinacridone. The effect creates a warm glow of life and softness that also creates added dimension.