From the Artist: This painting is from a photo I took at my sister's home at sunset. They have a grove of Christmas trees that you can see in the background.
From the Painting Guide: I really like the composition in this painting, with the multiple curved bands that create the background. There's a tremendous amount to hold your attention, yet it's not at the expense of the tree which is the central focus of the painting.
Things to Consider When Looking at This Painting:
Use of Color: The dark tone of the tree enables it to hold its own against the busy background, giving it center stage but not total domination. Your eye moves around the painting, but always comes back to the dark trunk of the tree.
From the Painting Guide: I really like the composition in this painting, with the multiple curved bands that create the background. There's a tremendous amount to hold your attention, yet it's not at the expense of the tree which is the central focus of the painting.
Things to Consider When Looking at This Painting:
Use of Color: The dark tone of the tree enables it to hold its own against the busy background, giving it center stage but not total domination. Your eye moves around the painting, but always comes back to the dark trunk of the tree.