Purple Majesty

Purple Majesty  5x7 oil on paper $90

Hello Purple.  I haven't painted with purple in a long time.  In fact, I haven't painted with Dioxazine Purple in years.  I used to use this color a lot in my illustration days.  It can be a bear to control but it sure is pretty.

This is another local scene, from Oak Glen, California.  I need to get out more.

Below is a camera shot I took of the scene that inspired me.  I cropped it to make it as similar to the painting as possible.  What attracted me was the reddish purple plant growing near the trees.  I don't know the name but its a native brush that grows around here.  Up close it can be a beautiful rust color.

I just almost posted this without adding the reference picture.  Whoops.

Cheers,

Larry