Stage 6 The main areas of the painting are painted using thicker paint to try and achieve life. Attention is given to keeping the colours lively and giving recession to the painting. As the painting develops the features can be seen in their context so further adjustments can be made.
One of the most important stages is the drying time. I now leave the painting to dry and try not to look at it. This gives me the opportunity to look at the picture with 'a fresh eye' so that when I come to stage 7 I can see what adjustments need to be made objectively.