Green Acres

I took this photo in late summer when the wheat had just turned golden and the afternoon sun shone brightly on the fields.

5x7 Acrylic on Canvas Board

This one was painted quickly and simply, using the mixed colours from yesterday's painting. I have no idea how the clouds got into that formation though. I must pay more attention when sketching out the basic shapes. It's probably time to start learning a little more about composition, since I usually just paint the scenery as it appears in the reference photo. 

Valuable Lessons Learned Today:

• If I had stepped back to look at what I had drawn, I wouldn't have painted the clouds on an upward slope.
• Sometimes you just have to take a break and paint something easy.