Original artwork description:

Painted onsite near Minnehaha Parkway in Minneapolis. Features a red Maple tree in full autumn color, with leaves in shades of deep burgundy red to bright reddish orange, and light blue and blue-green in the background. The background is painted with casein paint, which dries to a matte finish. In contrast, the tree is painted in oil paint, using a palette knife to create the thick texture in the leaves. Framed in a wood frame with a black finish and gold inner edge.

Materials used:

oil paint, casein paint, iridescent oil paint, board

Tags:

#chris #minnehaha #lake nokomis #red #tree #autumn #fall #plein air #burgundy #maple #midwestern art #minneapolis