Morning on Timberlake Dr

 

9x12 oil on hardboard

A study for a larger painting.  I knew it would be tough with all that contrast.......and it was.  Landscape and portraiture are the most difficult subjects. I'm not going near a portrait!

This is what I see when I'm headed home after I make myself go for a walk in the morning.  If the sun is out.  And if I've been successful at nagging myself to do what's good for me.   

Local color is......green

8x10 oil on linen panel

I've noticed this tree on my semi-daily walks and finally decided to immortalize it before it falls over, because they do on a regular basis once the wind starts up.  It's not anything special...just another hemlock, but if you like trees you know they all have their own personality.

Warm or cool color as the day moves through its cycle

Something I've been struggling with is how to use color temperature to convey the mood I want.  This was helpful.

Time of day color bias: 

https://artsology.com/my-monet-light-experiment.php

Monet's Haystacks: