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Figure 16 Basic Mid-tone colors all in

ENERGY AND GENEROSITY:
I would rather have a painting that shows
energy and generous paint application
over a technically correct work that lacks
these elements. Once your basics are in
place you must aim to paint with speed,
care and passion. All this sounds like a
lot of mental work (it is) but if you follow
these guidelines you will not have time to
fiddle with details and stew over little bits
here and there. This is where the large
brush, limited palette and generous
amounts of paint all contribute to a
painting that delights the eyes with
texture and colour.

An Artist’s Guide to Plein Air Painting

Malcolm Dewey