The bright light and shadows at this time of year are becoming magical during the mid-day hours. At least when the sun is out.
The other day I drove through Brattleboro, VT on Putney Road and along the Brattleboro Common and was struck by the natural light across the landscape. With the absence of snow the land had a crispness to it which I had not noticed before.
The regional landscape is slowly beginning to wake up for spring. I have seen many ochres and siennas in the bare landscape which I don't usually get to see in the winter months.
That is what caught my attention and inspired to paint this scene. It was nearly warm enough for me to grab my plein air set and paint outside. I could see through the woodland edge and up the valley in some locations which was quite expansive.
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