Bridgeport, California
6"x 8", oil on linen panel
7-2-2011
The day was hot in the mountains, probably in the mid 80's. But in the late afternoon things start to cool off rather quickly at higher elevations. I moved down to the creek and found this composition just below the campground. People filter past be as they enjoy walking through the shadowy corridor. I set up and paint quickly as the light traverses across the narrow opening in the trees and disappears into the mountains, leaving only the fading glow of the evening for me to work with.
The relationship between the fallen trees and the boulders work in harmony to create an "S" shaped design line. This, combined with the strong vertical and angled elements helps the painting to hold the viewers interest
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