A Warm January

A Warm Winter Evening, 12x9", oil on linen panel

Painting on this warm winter evening was pleasant.  I didn't even require a jacket.  On the other hand, the light was dim and the sun was sinking rapidly.  I selected a spot as quickly as I could, noted the areas that were lightest and then painted quickly.  I took into consideration why I was there and what I wanted to accomplish.  In this instance it was about focusing on the evening colors and values of the defoliated trees and the grass covered hills.  Listening to the birds chatter as I painted was just one of the bonuses of being outdoors.

This was painted at the base of Mt. Diablo at the end of Regency.

Next time I promise to focus on getting a better picture of my painting before I post!