Apparition Beige When I can break up

When I can break up the picture plane by playing with big light and dark shapes like this

just moments from I-81

waiting for the right light and proper timing

This is the latest addition to my ongoing series of plein air landscape paintings from the Great Smoky Mountains

Apparition Beige When I can break upThis moment comes from the "plateau" area between Nashville and Knoxville, Tennessee, near the community of Crossville. It's an interesting area that I'm just beginning to explore in my artwork. With its elevation, it's a little cooler there in the summertime than in Knoxville, adding to its appeal. I caught this view following a rainy start to the day, just as the clouds were breaking and the sun was beginning to make an appearance.