Original artwork description:

A plein air painting using oil over casein paint. Painted on-site at the MN Landscape Arboretum with palette knife and brush. Features an autumn woods in shades of brilliant orange and golden yellow, accented by the white trunks of birch trees and a rich blue sky. A stone and wood bench rests under the center cluster of birch trees.

Materials used:

oil paint, casein paint, iridescent oil paint, canvas

Tags:

#midwestern #chris #landscape #oil painting #yellow #trees #impressionism #white #orange #gold #impressionist art #autumn #palette knife #impasto #leaves #fall #plein air #birch #midwest art #minnesota #arboretum