
"Hard at Work II", 14" x 18" oil on linen, Frank Gardner © 2008
Private Collection
What I was really missing in that grab bag was yellow. Now I was able to paint the yellow flowers along the back and the yellow bag. The first version really helped me get the design and drawing down. Working in series is always a good way for me to stay loose. I knew I had the other, so I was able to take some chances on this one. I did not feel like I needed to get into too much detail.

Detail, "Hard at Work II" , Frank Gardner © 2008

Detail, "Hard at Work II" , Frank Gardner © 2008