pines + snow

WIP using masking fluid and masking tape

i painted this last year inspired by an article in SAA by Paul Talbolt march 2005 .

the patterns of the lower branches of the pines in the forest are beautiful with the snow and clear clear blue skies.... the painting was based on many photos i took whilst walking in the mountains ..... as we have just come back from the mountains this w-e i wanted to share a few of my snow scenes to date here...