You can start to see some of the dark storm clouds off in the distance. Fortunately for this maple the storm has passed by leaving little damage. It may be the next fall storm that strips the tree of its leaves, but for now, colours saturated from the rains and leaves sparkling in the afternoon light, the maple stands resplendent in crimson, orange and purple.




Wow! This is incredibly beautiful! I love seeing the WIPs and can’t wait to see the final product.
Thanks Diana! I’m finding a lot of purple coming out in the shadows that I wasn’t expecting
but I really like the way it’s turning out too!
… I LOVE this piece … and like the concept of the storm moving on by …
Thanks Jennifer! I love those quicksilver fall days where it’s sunny one moment and stormy the next.