Another of a series of paintings inspired along my drive between Essex and Jeffersonville Vermont. This spot in Essex is just off the road and in this particular Autumn the trees at the top of the knoll were so bright and vibrant they almost defied belief. I stopped several days in a row waiting for "peak" color. In painting it I found myself wanting to tone down the color as it was so brilliant it looked almost un-natural. The hint of river, and far mountains added a bit of cool color to help keep the peice more in balance. In the end I was happy with the painting. However I still struggle with some of the overwhelming color we can experience here in Vermont. The leaves glow at times. Some things can't be captured in paint, and on those days its best to just enjoy.
- Subject Matter: Autumn, color, foliage, vermont, river, trees, landscape
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