Every stroke depends on the previous one, and each influences the next.

Art is about observation. This process involves thinking abstractly, but also observing how light, atmosphere, value, color, and edges work together to give an object its form and life.  In this piece, I massed in the darks and lights which merged together to form an energetic abstract.  Every stroke depended on the previous one, and each influenced the next.  I used middle values of local color which made the trees' personalities come to life.  I wanted the painting to have strength power, movement, life, and wind blowing through the branches.