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I have implemented changes per Sam's critique. I lightened shadows in the back two-three mountains, toned down the yellow/ochre in the biggest mountain, lightened the back ridge, and lightened the sky. I also put some desaturated greens and such at the base of the concave back ridge, varied the pines on the left, and monkeyed with the snow areas. I also restated shadows in the tre-filled hill closest us. Left is update. Right is previous. Water is untouched. Any tint differences are due to lighting variance.

After freezing winter cold is gone I may enter my garage and continue working on this landscape. This is my 6th painting. Not finished yet. I have been still correcting mamy things. I'm suppoused to add some ground below and a few things, maybe stones and fallen tree. But I hesitate, I dont know if it's too big risk for my skills, I may destroy this painting. What do you think?

This is an acrylic and my first landscape.

I paint in acrylic and wondered how long I need to wait to add the final finish. What is best, lacquer or varnish or what? I just want to preserve the paint with a soft matte finish. Thanks in advance for any helpful hints.