Tree Study

9 x 11.5 inches, oil paint on wood panel                                              Copyright 2009, John A. Brecht, all rights reserved 

This is another example of a winter painting.  It is a very quick and loose sketch.  This piece is one that has grown on me. Sometimes I will put a painting away, doubting its merit, and return to it later to discover its inherent strengths.  That is why I always try to suspend my expectations when I paint -- a task easier said than done. 

Comments

[Mary Ashley Stephenson]

I love this one too!!!!!!!!!!

[DONNA]

ALL YOUR PAINTINGS ARE BEAUTIFUL, AND THIS ONE IS NO EXCEPTION. I THINK THE LOOSENESS OF IT CREATES A WONDERFUL ETHEREAL FEEL TO IT. ALSO, ONCE AGAIN, THE VARIOUS SHADES OF COLORS YOU USE ARE JUST WONDERFUL........I JUST LOVE YOUR SKYS!!

[Richard Dean]

Love the directness and simplicity you've got going here...there are only,what, four or five colors but its all there. Congratulations on this excellent picture!