This Autumn scene was painted in Nita Engle country and a beautiful season of the year to be inspired. Mask was used so I could have the freedom to just splash color.

Having a how to paint skies workshop this weekend and thought of this painting. Very close to Nita Engles' workshop location in Naganee, Michigan in the Upper Peninsula. So peacful and quiet except for the loons. This is a studio painting about 36" wide and it painted itself...