The tree makes a terrific statement in the 1st. It is well defined & ideally placed within the 4 parameters. Nice. The sloping shadows are a nice inclusion also.

A lovely expression of harmony in the 2nd. The textured strokes recede nicely creating wonderful depth.

Re – A couple studies to keep away the boredom of “Social Distancing”.
Makes a change from Brexit

Michael.

A couple of very finely done sketches. I really like the colors and the compositions are balanced and pleasant. Lovely trees and lovely patterning of the colors.

We are lucky, are we not Gary, to have both our painting and our online community, as a distraction to the horrible situation we all find ourselves in? I love everything about the first one: the sky the tree and the light. I like how the second is dominated by those bands of colour – I think that is very effective indeed!

Gary

Yes it is nice to have such great friends here on-line to ease the stress of the worldwide situation we are currently facing.
Your work on both of these is terrific and you always seem to capture the light so well. That first piece has such a wonderful presence and well painted with the tree so aptly bringing us into the scene. Well done. I really like your colour choices once again as well.

Stay safe.
john

The ‘Walk’ painting has great color and variety- I especially like the very top of the tree. Some softening of the horizon and those back tree edges, and something for the clouds (other design of shapes?).

‘Vernal’ has a nice group of grays and the feeling of high bright light- the back left trees have good brushwork too. I like those very soft cloud shapes and color. The distant bands feel a bit out of character, and think the range needs more blue.

Fine work Gary. Good plan for the mountains.