Branches cast shadows

The funny thing with this painting is that I was initially inspired by these huge oaks trees framed by an orange fruit tree (left) and a palm (right). As the painting progressed, I totally fell in love with the shadow pattern that the tree branches cast on the ground. Hence the title.

Path in Morning Light

The amazing light on the dead, fern-covered tree in the back attracted me to this scene. The very early sun rays reflected in the yellow glow of the ski and the blue/pink shades on the ground reflected for me that special early morning feeling... stepping on dew drops, walking into spider webs...... oh yeah, Halloween is around the corner!!!

Path Less Traveled

This one is quite big (30in x 40in). Finishing this painting was not linear at all. Last July I took it four times to the spot in the woods, battling mosquitoes in the steamy summer heat. I was not sure if it was finished, so I left it "stewing" for a while leaning against the living room wall. After looking at it for several month it became more clear  that I needed to work on the path. A few weeks ago I took it back and focused on the broken up morning light that gives interest to the leaf covered forest path.I think it improved tremendously. I am going to show this painting in an upcoming group show.

Along the Marsh

A healthy and prosperous new year to everybody!!! This painting I finished yesterday. The view is from the boardwalk in the nearby park that leads to a lookout where one can observe turtles, fish and waterfowl. The cloudy sky is the left over of a rainy early morning.