12×16 oil on panel
It wanted to capture the sunrise and to do so it was imperative that I kept the values really close together and just focus on the light in the sky. This time of the morning it is dark and the apparent light from the sun is so special but it has to be understated or the painting wont really tell the story. It is about value and color, but value is the most important part.
Gorgeous light, especially the wisps on the side of the tree!
Fantastic scenery. Wonderful reflections in the water of the terrain!!! Thanks