Monday, August 26, 2013

"Trees III" Return of the Sapling

 
Here is the third installment of the Trees series...I know we're all getting a little tired of trees...I promise a change in thought starting tomorrow!  However, it's eleventy five degrees in Minnesota and my yard is somehow full of leaves....which makes me think of trees and global climate change...but I don't have any paintings of Al Gore...so you get more trees!
 
 

 
This is a rather small painting...quaint if you will, fit for a breakfast nook or study, or above a toilet for that matter.  The concept, as usual, started with the background.  I used five different shades ranging from straight green to straight blue. 
 

 
First, I blended the colors with a wide brush.  Once the blending was complete I went with a thick brush and produced a stippling effect to give it a bit more depth.  I added some green that creeps up the middle of the painting and fades into the blue.
 
 
Once the background was finished I just couldn't resist the allure of those snow white trees.
 
"Trees III"
 
12in x 6in x 3/4in
 
Acrylic on Canvas
 
$45.00
 
 

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