Birch Forrest Painting

*The image shown is the print of "Birch Forest" printed professionally on a stretched canvas at 3x4 ft* Inspired by the leaves changing on the trees, and the particular way the sun glints off the birchwood as an autumn sun begins to set, Birch Forrest is an abstract painting of a seasonal change. The seemingly unrealistic colors such as vivid blues, pinks, and yellows, reminds viewers of the unseen beauty we can never truly grasp when observing landscapes. The painting's primary mediums are the clay, to create a thick texture for the trees in the foreground, oil, and acrylic paint. I started out this piece attempting to create a realistic birch forest only to realize it was all too bland. In my art, I want expression and color! I want to create a visually stimulating art piece showing more than what I could capture with my eye. To me, this piece shows the deep expression hidden in foliage beyond our sights.