CONTRASTS AND BANDS

Work by Marta Marce and Anselme Reyle (See Research) have shown a possible way of handling bands of colour/stripes using contrast to highlight colour frequencies / relationships:

First stage painting above. 

Sequence  of applying paint important - base wash of Payne's Grey applied by rolller. Banded areas then masked and painted out in white prior to adding colour- slight white edge at transition important in achieving crisp banding.

Seek to develop with further panels and two semi-translucent 'overlay' stripes.

Following discussion with Lothar try a light pink wash  (see below)

Verdict : probably a step too far - prefer previous version. Howver technical aspects of banding improved with less bleeding.