This painting has turned out much better than expected. The subject was a confusing mass of tiny tangled branches which I had no interest in. I knew there would have to be a lot of invention in order to make this painting work. These last 3 paintings have been a consistent departure in terms of a style and I am enjoying this free style approach to painting, it creates surprises and interesting solutions. I feel like I have taken a new direction and there is still a long way to go. This painting is finished.
The pruned beech