Painting the late fall landscape can be a season unto itself. On one hand you have the last saturated colors of the season, while the low, long light brings much cool temperatures across the landscape.
This was the first painting I did on a watercolor block in some time. Usually I work on several paintings at a time. This way if I become stalled or not able to return to a painting I can remain fluid in my approach.
It may seem like an odd little picture but I was attracted to the lay of the land and the dramatic late season light.
Painting the rich yellows and oranges of the fall landscape truly pushes your understanding of your palette. Some of the oranges I used here are seldom used on my palette. It is important for me to veer away from some of the gaudy colors which can cheapen the season.
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