Changing Autumn Palette – Behind the Scenes

When it came to the fall season, the painting obviously had to focus on the changing colors of the leaves and what better than the Quaking Aspens in front of Hayden Peak in the Mount Sneffels Range.  Next to winter, fall is a very close second to being my favorite season.  I love all the various warm colors pouring into the vegetation, the increasing gusts of cool winds as they rustle the leaves, and the memories of large family gatherings around a beautifully decorated table at Thanksgiving.  My father, who grew up riding horses on their family ranch, suggested I add an image of a cowboy riding down in the meadow; unfortunately this series of work is mainly focused on nature and occasionally some wildlife.