Autumn Mountain Trail

"Autumn Mountain Trail"
(12 x 16, oil on canvas panel, Private Collection, 2007)

After several studio-type classes, I decided I might progress faster if I worked on my own -- learning from my mistakes as well as successes. I found this painting in a book by Carolyn Lewis and thought it would make an excellent study. Using the steps outlined by Ms Lewis I was able to recreate this painting and add a few personal modifications (e.g. backgrounds mountains reshaped to reflect my memories of the Huachuca Mountains in Arizona). I liked the results and more importantly -- learned a lot.