In the Heart of Color, oil on canvas, 42"x50"x2" 2025 spring When I made this painting

When I made this painting

It is one of my favorite places to paint in autumn

just like the withering and rebirth of every leaf in nature

a sense of openness

The layering of paint creates a dynamic interplay of light and shadow

In the Heart of Color, oil on canvas, 42"x50"x2" 2025 spring When I made this paintingOriginal oil on canvas with frame 42"x50"x2" Bathed in rich golden light, the scene portrays a quiet lakeside bordered by trees ablaze with the fiery oranges, brilliant yellows, and soft pinks of fall. The gentle shimmer of the water mirrors the kaleidoscope of surrounding colors, adding depth and tranquility to the composition. Using a palette knife technique, I built layers of texture to bring out the crispness of the leaves and the fluid movement