Hello, I finished this painting today. I am reasonably pleased with the tree. But I feel more foreground is too spikey. I was trying out Oliver’s technique of negatively painting to describe the tops of grass. Also foreground a bit muddy perhaps.
This is a tree that I often cycle past, on a small unnamed lane in the South Downs, near my village of Rowlands Castle.
feel free to post any tips.
Sam Leonard

I really enjoy viewing this work! Congratulations on a very nice painting!