April 6th, 2013
Cox Reservation, Essex Greenbelt, Essex MA
Oil on Canvas, 16 x 20 in
(sold)

After the frustration of last week, which I realize was caused by my painting a scene in the worst possible direction sunlight-wise (SW I think – changes quickly over a short period of time), my goal this weekend was to paint a scene due North. I liked the way this tenacious oak retained its dead leaves through the winter, and the drama of their orangey tone against the gorgeous clear sky. I don’t think the photo does it justice; because although this painting is by no means perfect, I did succeed, in my own eyes, here and there, in reproducing the dazzling effect of the leaves against the sky.