Willow City Loop – 16″ x 12″ textured oil painting

 

I painted this piece on location along the Willow City Loop in Fredericksburg, TX. I was drawn to the interesting rock formations and the tangle of foliage that was growing above it. The wild oak tree perched on top and the Prickly Pear cactus below it just said Texas to me and I had to paint the scene. Working with palette knife to capture all of the texture in the rocks, I used a softer approach with the greenery to show the contrast between the elements. Finally the morning light cast a magical light on the scene that I wanted to capture before it was too late.