Aspen Nugget Painting

This is an original painting inspired by the aspen trees on the sides of Barrier Lake, AB, Canada. It is 20x20 inches framed with a black wood floater contemporary frame. My process involves extensive planning before starting to add paint to the canvas. In order to paint it, I need to have been at the place, take many photographs, and produce a few Plein air paintings. After I feel confident, and I recognize the feeling I want to transmit with my artwork, I design a plan that includes composition, light, value scale, pallet I will be using, etc. This plan is not always followed, I like the piece to let me know what it needs. I start by using very thin paint to draw the image and I keep increasing the thickness of the paint I use while increasing the complexity of the subject. I add finishing touches using impasto or expressive brushwork. In this piece, I wanted it to feel sunny and warm, homely, the colors are very warm and the treatment of the paint careful and thoughtful (especially in the water). The paint has been loosely applied in the distance and the complexity increases up to the details on the rocks. Materials: Oil on canvas, varnished, framed with a brown wood floater frame. Conveniently protected from the elements with the best quality picture varnish. Signed on the front. Certificate of authenticity is provided. Shipping: All my artwork is neatly and securely packed between glassine paper, foam board, bubble wrap, plastic and cardboard. Certificate of authenticity is provided.