I love the patterns that are created in the reference pictures of the lodgepole pines. I would like to include the power of the pattern of the trunks AND tops without making the painting about the lumber industry. Clearly a layering effect will contribute to the patterns, repetition AND shadows I need. Let's start with a few trees.
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| This group of five trees are the furthest away. They are almost in a row and almost the same height. I wanted to be sure that the central portion of the trunks is very exposed and most of the green growth is at the top, in front of the clouds. |
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| I started adding sprigs of green, being very careful to keep the majority of the trunks exposed. I will need to focus on the tree tops once all of the "stand" is in place. |
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| The minimalist side of me says, "OK, that's good - stop now..." Well, at least I will stop for TODAY. |
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