Monday, May 4, 2015



Across the Valley, 5x7 palette knife oil painting on gesso board

This is my final version after I wiped off previous attempts 3 times trying to not get detailed. The reference photo  had incredible depth in the mountain range, which was difficult to paint because some of the mountains in the back rose above the ones in the front at certain points, and at certain points were behind. This was just difficult to capture on such a small painting, but i am happy with the depth and textures and atmosphere, and although the mountains were more detailed than intended, i am pleased with the result.