My wife sent me this photo and I was drawn to paint it because of the coolness in the sky and buildings compared to the warmth of the various lights on the street. Then, there's always those awesome reflections that I made myself wait to paint last!
This little vignette contains everything I look for in a good potential painting: 1) Strong focal point (the dirt road). 2) High contrast, 3) Significant depth, 4) Little to no reliance on fussy detail.
We encountered this scene on a very cold, clear day in January. I liked all the variations of white of the snow and the farm buildings in relation to the vibrant blue sky. My favorite part, of course, is the little pop of the red stop sign!
Loved the backlit clouds with the backlit white barn. Also liked the monochrome buildings behind the lush field in front.
