"Golden Hills" ©

Small studies are a wonderful way to explore a composition and/or a palette of colors. A month ago I was driving along Placerita Canyon Road as the sun broke through the clouds to illuminate the golden hills, against the dark sky. It was so dramatic that I stopped to observe this moment in awe. Today I was wondering if I could create a painting to portray the drama and decided to try a little study.

Oil on panel, 5" X 7"