I am so pleased with this painting.  For me, 22" x 28" is large. 

When I started working on bigger canvases, they scared me.  Now, I'm seeing some of my best work, ever.

At the moment, I have eight canvases in progress.  I completed the first one today... that's the 22" x 28" canvas that I'm talking about here. 

Working on a larger canvas (and a pressing deadline with a show in July) is forcing me to simplify my compositions and go directly to the bolder colors that I love.

The subject of this painting is three trees by a path.  The colors depict how Bush Park (near Houston, Texas) looked at dawn on a foggy morning when I went out there to paint. 

What I like best may be how my artistic voice is emerging in these works.  For me, this is courageous and a little scary, but also tremendously satisfying.

MEMBERS COMMENTS VIEWING 1 - 3 OUT OF 3 COMMENTS From: bethcornell 05/30/2008 22:14:50 I'm beginning some larger formats -- 3ft by 3ft and up... hopefully will have the same positive results you experienced!  Love the use of color and light in your paintings... thanks for sharing... Beth From: flstormz 04/02/2008 07:16:27 This came out great! The colors are striking yet the lighting still gives it a subdued morning feel to it. Wait till you get to working on those 30" x 40" canvases!  From: alisonvernon 04/02/2008 05:46:08 This is wonderful! I sometimes find that an unusual canvas dimension (unlike other canvases I've painted on) brings out the same creative energy in me, too. I love your painting.