Autumn Splendor

That bit of snow overnight took down a lot of the fall foliage. The scene was enhance by a delicate sunrise. This landscape sketch was painted on paper with thin oil turpentine, kind of like a watercolor. A white nupastel stick is perfect for indicating a bit of snow.

FALL NOCTURNE

At the bend of the road, glimpses of setting sun.

FALL HUES OUTSIDE MY STUDIO

Another morning of trying to capture the light & atmosphere. I want to emphasis the contrast between the yellow foliage against the dark silhouette of the meadow.

graphite sketch with dashes of pastel

Adding other colors would change the mood of the scene.

GOLDEN FALL LANDSCAPE

The perfect week to be painting fall foliage on my deck...lovely colors & fine weather!

FALL VIEWS

The passing clouds, along with the wind make for many quick studies from my deck.

FALL WEEKEND

After the rain, the sun is giving the wet foliage a fantastic glow...

NATURE

By being outdoor, that's where I get the stimulation and the fun of the unexpected. Nature does not come to your studio, you have to go to her... in my case, nature is right outside my window.