A Boat and A Bird, oil on panel, 16x20 inches

"Many of the elements of a landscape are variable. The ground itself can appear to change texture and color under different lights and weather conditions; the vegetation that creates the detail of landscape moves in the wind and changes with the seasons... once you focus on the scene objectively you will discover any number of nuances and details that could be included ... Relate the structure of the composition to your immediate interest in the subject and the time you can spend..."