This painting was inspired by a plein air study of the foreground trees which I really enjoyed painting. I wanted to create a larger painting with the trees but make it about more than the trees. Combining the plein air study with other sketches and experimenting with value studies, I decided on this composition. The painting went through various iterations of sky and light and I finally settle on this. The surface on which I am painting is a little textured and I hope that contributes to the feeling of gentle, diffused light which is quietly present.
- Subject Matter: Landscape