A peaceful spot under an old shade tree in the middle of a field.
I highlighted the trunk, branches and leaves with an off white. I just like how it sparkles from a distance. I know it is probably wrong, as is the little round bush, but I love it, so it stays. And that's that.
Greens, purples and gold; a quick plein air desert sketch. The above photo has a greenish tint to it, but the painting doesn't. I think I need Photoshop Elements. I looked at software today, but I want to research a little more before I invest the money and time.
Another quick desert sketch. But I can see from these two photos that it still needs work.
The front cactus and bush on the right look too bright to me. I'm hoping I will be able to add some red to tone down the green and call it a day. This painting is only 3" x 4" under an 8x10 matte and frame. And I love how the tooled leather matte board adds to the southwest feeling.
A small 5x7 painting I did using artist grade watercolor paints.
I paint with artist grade watercolor paints like I do with acrylics; layering and building.
