Oil on hardboard, 16×20, $350
This painting captures the long, crisp shadows cast across Rock Creek on a clear day. The trunks lean and stretch toward the water, while their reflections break the stream into abstract forms. The contrast between cool blue water and glowing gold foliage creates a rich balance of light and dark.
Personal Note: Rock Creek is a beautiful stream I discovered in an unlikely place — a roadside rest stop on the way to the coast. I’ve painted this spot a few times and stop for pictures whenever I pass by. There’s something about the way the light filters through these trees that keeps pulling me back.