Montbresia, underpainting

11"x14" oil on oil primed linen, mounted on board

Here is just the beginning, an underpainting of what is to come. I really fell in love with the beautiful wildflowers over in Ireland. I found myself staring at the hedgerows with everything popping out of them. In the late evening, the long shadows hit them just right - and I'm gathering data as quick as I can. I know I've got some good reference material to work from.