Incomplete ? by Diana Boanas Swa ASGFA

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I woiuld be pleased with this as a finished painting Diana but I'd also be tempted to fiddle. I'd leave it...because I like it

I agree with Willie, Diana. I like it a lot. I wouldn’t add more detail but perhaps some water. highlight in the bottom right corner. Or not!

I meant bottom right quarter sorry

I think it is extremely good as is and agree with Willie!

This is really good Diana.

I know that urge to keep adding bits or emphasising other bits…from my objective point of view it’s finished, and very nice it is too - I’ve just noticed that suggestion of colour top left in the sky - a lovely touch.

Thanks very much Willie. I really appreciate you taking the time to post your thoughts. yes, I’m tempted to fiddle. Thank you very much Federico. I can see what you mean. Much appreciated. Thank you Heather. I like areas of the foreground 👍. Thank you for your opinion

I like it as it is - nice and free. Lovely Diana.

I have read all the comments Diana so I am suggesting different. I feel just a few details in the very foreground would give it a greater depth.

I certainly know the feeling of ‘is it finished or not?’, and only you can decide! I would leave it for a while then look again. Maybe a little something more in that middle section between the foreground rocks and the two big ones further back, but what do I know!

I should have said I love the foreground!

I think this is wonderful as is and there is always that temptation to go that little to far but that just my humble opinion? As it is SUPERB!🙏👌

Thank you Stephen. You are all very supportive on here. Thank you for your thoughts Marjorie I suppose there’s a fine line between loose and blatantly unfinished. Maybe I’m a bit lazy too 😂. Thanks for looking Maureen. It’s helpful to read ideas and constructive criticism. Thanks John. I can see what you mean and appreciate your input.

Thank you Tessa. I agree with you on that area. I think the water needs some directional lines and more variation in colour. I appreciate your feedback. I like the foreground too Thank you William. I really value your opinion

It looks complete Diana, as is.

It looks really fine as it is Diana, but perhaps Frederico's suggetion if placed carefully would be good.

Thank you very much Denise and George. I’ll have a look at it in a few days and see how I feel. I really appreciate your suggestion.

Beautifully painted as usual, Diana

Nice work Diana.

Thank you so much Thalia and Shaun. Much appreciated

Me too - I like it a lot; and it is definitely finished!

This stunning painting effortlessly captivates with its elegant simplicity and depth of composition - "Less is more".

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28/05/2025
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I am often unsure when my work is complete or rather complete in that there is enough to leave it. I often liked my paintings at the half way mark but don’t have the confidence to leave it at a stage where many would say it’s incomplete. I welcome opinions as to whether this piece is unfinished as it would be easy to continue adding more detail

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Diana Boanas Swa ASGFA

Jut before retiring from teaching , I returned to painting after a 40 year gap. I did O level then half an A level in art ,followed by a bit of oil painting ,printing and ceramics as part of a primary teaching course but hadn’t touched it since. I was bought a sketch book and pencils while on…

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