This painting has been quite a process.
It all started more than a month ago with the blog post below. I knew it would make a good painting but needed to be fleshed out. I decided to add more horses but didn’t want them to distract too much from the trees so wanted them quite small. These quick studies helped me know how to tackle the horses.
Next, I tackled the larger format 16 x 20 inch board, painting the elements in loosely allowing for changes. The foreground horse was added to improve the composition, pulled from my imagination so a bit more of struggle than the others. When the lights came onto the trunks of the trees, everything changed! I am so happy with the results of a more methodical approach to my work. I already know what I will tackle next!
Art on a Farm 
Beautiful work!
Thank you Cathleen!
Yes, the light on the trees; transporting! Terrific dimension, alive yet calm.
Thank you Margaret!
Great painting. Really gives me the sense of a quiet, cool morning!
Thank you Brenda. And I agree, it does look like morning, but was actually late afternoon! Low light is always extra lovely.
This painting is so peaceful, but it obviously was done with great care. I love the sunlight hitting the trees.
Thanks Nance. Great to hear from you! Looking forward to September!
Beautiful and inspiring! I love the light on and through the trees and the hills that are back there. Bravo!
Thanks so much Jill. Yes, seeing the hills through the trees was what grabbed me first!