This painting, A Slice of Paradise, is part of my Nature Series. It will be around for the summer.
I found this location only because the location where I was going to paint was closed due to bridge construction. I was determined to paint so I hopped in my car and headed down a dirt road not more than two minutes away - Voila! This scene came into view.
Looking at the beauty before me, listening to the wind in the trees and watching an Acorn Woodpecker climb up and down and all around a Ponderosa pine, I knew this was the spot.
I spent three hours out here. I made a couple of quick sketches, determined where I wanted to set my easel and got to work, or should I say play.
"A Slice of Paradise", 10" x 8", oil on canvas panel.
I hope you and your loved ones are well.
Mary
