One part reference photo, two parts memory, and a generous dash of imagination

Mystery is the essential element of every work of art.

LUIS BUÑUEL

Garden Brook WORK-IN-PROGRESS

16 x 16 inches • oil on 1-1/2" deep cradled GessobordTM

Here’s another painting in progress, inspired by a teeny photo in an old garden magazine. I started right in on the underpainting without a sketch, just to see where the painting would go.

So far it’s been a wonderful adventure!