7_29_13 Tree 30 Min

For thirty minutes and under pressure this wasn't bad. I definitely feel less worried and more free while painting. I guess I'm not so hung up on making mistakes.

I did a quick background value. Then measured and blocked in the trunk. I indicated the width and height with a light paint mark and blocked in the shape of the leaves. I wasted a lot of time trying to match the values of the whole tree while blocking in. 

Next time I'll block in the local value of the shape of the whole tree, then go back and give the tree its form. Then I'd have more time for the darks and lights. 

A long ways to go but a good feeling for this one.