Day Two of the 30 Day Challenge

Day Two of the Challenge

This is a study of very colorful fall trees reflected in a stream.  It is based on a detail from a  photograph of a mountain river taken during a plein air session last October.

I had a fabulous day painting the scene last fall, but the resulting painting was more an impression that factual.  I couldn't really understand what colors comprised the

glowing, almost iridescent stream surface. 

I was looking forward to this study but beware painterly expectations. 

Autumn Reflections
6 x 8 Oil on Canvas Panel