Monday, June 18, 2018

Spring colors

Spring colors, 6" X 8"

I am always in awe of the beauty of spring in New England. The trees are a beautiful muted green and orange color just for a short while when the buds come out. This lovely color can be seen on the tops of the trees everywhere you look. It is just a marvelous site. I painted this at the at the grounds of historic Stevens Coolidge estate. There was a white house and the light was amazing. I finished the painting in the studio later.

Title: Spring colors 
Dimensions: 6" X 8"
Medium: Oil
Surface: Ampersand panel 1/8" thick





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