Date taken: 3/28/26
Camera: Pentax istDL
ISO 400 | F/5.6 | 1/250
M42 Petri 1.8/55mm
Tag: trees
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Brush at tree line near Cedar Creek
Date taken: 10/28/2012
Camera: Nikon D5000
ISO 320 | F/11 | 1/320
38mm Focal Length -
Winter Woods
Imagine you’re walking through this tranquil winter forest, really taking in the peace and quiet. As an artist, I can’t help but appreciate how this watercolor captures the essence of that scene. The use of bright yellows and oranges for the tree trunks against the cool purples and blues of the background creates such a striking contrast.
Technical Details:
- Surface: 140lb cold press
- Dimensions: 9×12
- Medium: Watercolor
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Evening Brilliance on Winter Forest
This piece of art is a vibrant and colorful painting of a forest scene. The painting features tall trees with red and orange trunks, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The forest floor is depicted with a mix of green and purple hues, suggesting a path that leads deeper into the woods. The background is filled with a blend of purple and yellow tones, giving the impression of light filtering through the trees. The use of bold and contrasting colors makes the painting visually striking and captures the viewer’s attention, evoking a sense of wonder and curiosity about the natural world.
Technical Details:
- Surface: 140lb cold press
- Dimensions: 9×12
- Medium: Acrylic
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Brilliant Forest Glow
This painting shows a peaceful forest scene. The main focus is on the tall, dark tree trunks with detailed bark, standing on a green forest floor. There’s a smaller tree in the center with bright orange and yellow leaves that really stand out against the darker background. The way the artist uses light and shadows makes the forest look deep and mysterious. The bright leaves suggest that it’s autumn, giving a sense of seasonal change. This painting captures the calm beauty of nature, highlighting the contrast between the dark trees and the colorful leaves.
Technical Details:
- Surface: 140lb cold press
- Dimensions: 9×12
- Medium: Acrylic
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Southern Barn in Late Winter
The painting portrays a sparse roadside forest with tall, slender white-barked trees, standing prominently in the foreground. The background features a dense forest with rich shades of green. The sky is a beautiful blend of blue, purple, and yellow hues, suggesting dawn, adding a touch of tranquility to the scene. In the lower right corner, a small red barn with a grey roof sits nestled among the trees, surrounded by patches of snow and grass.
Technical Details:
- Surface: 140lb cold press
- Dimensions: 9×12
- Medium: Acrylic
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Drawing Historic Rockwell Church
I am sharing a new graphite piece today that focuses on a local Winder landmark: Historic Rockwell Church.
This drawing is derived from a reference photograph I made several years ago with my Nikon. The image was captured during the golden hour of a late summer afternoon, a moment when the light is harsh yet warm, casting deep shadows that define architectural forms.
For this study, I used Mitsubishi pencils on cold press paper. Working purely in graphite required careful planning of values to contrast the delicate, aging white woodwork against the dense, almost impenetrable wall of foliage behind it. I wanted the texture of the wooden siding and the foundation brickwork to feel tangible, as if you could reach out and touch the history etched into the building.
It is a quiet study of structure, light, and endurance—a moment in late summer frozen in graphite.
Technical Details
Medium: Mitsubishi Pencil, Derwent Graphite
Surface: Fabriano Hot Press
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Little Mulberry Stream
This delightful painting transports us to an enchanting autumn forest. Imagine strolling through a sun-dappled woodland, the ground carpeted with golden-yellow leaves. The trees, their branches bare, stand tall on either side of a crystal-clear stream. Moss-covered rocks peek out from the water, adding a touch of ancient wisdom to the scene.
The artist masterfully captures the essence of seasonal transition. It’s as if summer has whispered its goodbyes, and winter waits patiently in the wings. The warm yellows and oranges of the leaves harmonize with the cool blues and greys of the stream. Nature’s dance unfolds before our eyes, and we become part of this serene moment—a fleeting pause in the eternal rhythm of the forest.
Technical Details
Medium: Acrylic
Surface: Stretched Canvas
Dimensions: 9×12
