A giant oak tree beside a dirt trail in Bommer Canyon, Irvine, CA.  The large lace work of the sky coming through the tree while the warm sun lit up the leaves spoke to me.  In the distance beyond the broken branch was a field of bright spring yellow green.  I am painting in broader strokes with chosen colors that relate to the actual scenery and artistic color additions.  These strokes are bold, powerful and yet loose and effective to evoke emotion. A wide frame of either gold or black wood will be added to the painting.