Abiquiu Cottonwood Pencil Study 5x8

Pastel

5x8

NFS

Study in pencil to use as a reference for.a larger oil painting. Note the armature marks in the study. The armature is a golden spiral armature with an expanded dynamic symmetry grid. There are four possible focal points with one near the trunks of the tree. I will highlight that area in the painting, using contrasting light and color. The reference photo is a Cottonwood in the fall along the Chama River near the dam with a beautiful backdrop of the deep red rocks. I intend to do many studies of trees as a preparation for the August Workshop on Trees.