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"Aspen Grove Study_01"

By Jim Thomas

Triptych oil painting of Aspen trees in Fall. Beginning date: 06/11/03

This painting is inspired by my many hikes amongst local Aspen groves in various seasons in northern Arizona, and the idea lends itself to my "discovery" approach, painting into a dark value background without a definitive drawing. This allows for spontaneous discovery and great joy while painting.

Aspen Grove 1

First day, still at work in the lobby of the Old Town Gallery in downtown Flagstaff, Arizona.You can see my three "blank" panels. No drawing. I have chosen a neutral solid background, this eliminates the problem of a solid white background which must be completely painted over before values can be realistically judged. We begin!

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