Aspen Grove 24x36 Oil Mark Malone

A departure for me. I wanted to mix realism (the aspens) with a non-traditional background.

Golden Aspen 36x48 Oil on Canvas Mark Malone

This is another foray into my Aspen Series. I really like the way this piece turned out. When painting it, I mistakenly picked up a tube of burnt sienna instead of Van Dyke Brown when working on the trunks. I realized my mistake pretty quickly, but liked the way it was coming together. Frequently, I will have such happy little accidents. This piece has been accepted for entry into the Artists of Texas show this fall at The Dutch Art Gallery, here in Dallas. Wish me luck!