This is a wonderful time of year in southern Ontario. The deciduous trees are transformed from faded green of late summer to a palette of reds, yellows, browns and gold. Set against the deep green of red pine and spruce, colours 'pop' and the landscape takes on a new and awesome look. With visual stimulation such as this, landscape painting is the number one priority for me. I love to get out on a warm sunny day in fall and either spend a few hours making quick oil sketches or just moving around, recording everything I can with my digital camera. These images often result in larger works back in the studio. When the cold winter winds blow heavy through rattling, frozen tree branches, creating a rich autumn landscape painting in a warm studio is high on my list of 'things to do'.
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This little painting measures 6 X 8 inches. It was done a little earlier in the season when the leaves were just starting to change. I think if I eventually do this in a large painting, I might add a figure in the distance. What would you do?
This is another small painting I did this fall. 'Dry Marsh' measures 6 X 9 inches. I like the depth of field in this one and the distant blue trees against the golden grasses of the marsh. This type of landscape is common in this area.
