June in Ohio, oil on canvas 31"x41"x2", 2022 (sold) print and subtle greens to portray

and subtle greens to portray a field of tall grass

Where trees are orange waves on fire

earthy tones anchor the composition

Red leaves sways in autumn wind

every direction and every brushstroke

June in Ohio, oil on canvas 31"x41"x2", 2022 (sold) print and subtle greens to portrayOriginal oil on canvas with frame size 31"x41"x2". After fresh rain in bare mountain, Summer permeates afternoon air. For years, while exhibiting my arts in the Boston Mills Art Festival in Ohio, I have painted many paintings around that area, especially the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. On one especially clear day, I was struck by the intense light green trees against the orange yellow grasses and light purple sky. The dramatic color contrast of