
This image came to me while I was working on THE RIVER in 1996. I don’t know why it took me over 10 years to get around to doing this painting!
I’m often encouraged to share my process. Fortunately I did snap a photos of this painting along the way from the early stages of the underpainting as I worked out the details.
Additional images from RISING


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i absolutely love this image ! The colors are magnificent
Stunning! You outdo the outdoors with your autumn glory. Always my favorite season, and you make it marvelously uplifting... floating with the gods.
Love the photos -- priceless to see your process. Thank you, Michael.