Winter Forested Slope

This is the view to the southeast and the forest on the adjacent arm of the Frontenac Arch. These hills all align from northeast to southwest. I liked the way the deciduous tree trunks mixed with the afternoon shadows and the snow. I had to be careful not to overwork this little gem.I liked how the paint was going on the canvas so for me it is a gem. I typically try to make my art “perfect” but the perfection really lies in the imperfections and the bold strokes. Let them be. Perfect is something I strive for but never attain so I use the word with a huge grain of salt and a smirk.
The northwesterly winds were still chilly enough to push me back inside to my studio window. At least I started this outside. It was quite a winter for painting.