Leaving Port

6" X 9". Painted on Masonite as a study for a larger painting. I like working on these smoother masonite surfaces particularly when I'm working with water mixable oil paints which tend to be a little pastier than regular oils. 

I added the birds to give it interest and balance out the painting. I added Phthalo blue to my palette and used it in the foreground and in the hull. It's a strong color and you have to be real careful with it. It'll dominate other colors but for getting certain blue/greens it's perfect.

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