"Rows of Trees"

Rows of trees have always been a favorite subject of mine.

I think it's the contrast of the horizon with all the verticals.  

A few weeks ago I saw this scene and pulled over to get an image of it. 

Today, I did this quick simplified version, making

it all about that afternoon winter light on those gorgeous tress.  

"Standing Tall"

6 x 8 

While organizing my studio recently,

I came across this photo of the  

 very first oil painting I ever sold! 

(1993)

"Four Trees" 6 x 8 oil 

Sold for $75! 

I've become a better painter since then,  

but clearly I'm still attracted to the same subject matter!  

Side Note: This is a terrible image of a glossy photo 

as this was before we had digital cameras!

The real thing was much better.