Woodland Phlox

"Woodland Phlox", oil on linen panel, 12x9, 2010

I painted this today as it was a beautiful warm morning and I had wanted to explore this woodland path along the river for some time.The wild phlox was an added bonus as was the absence of pesky bugs. I think the cold weather we were having helped stem the mosquito population for now. This place felt like a fairy land with the singing birds and the heady scent of the phlox. The river was behind me and I could hear the trout jump occasionally to catch their morning meal.

My plein air setup.