Fall Intensity

It's been great weather for painting this fall. I have started a couple large paintings and worked on many small paintings. In the past painting fall colors has been a challenge for me due the fall saturated colors.

In Carver Street painting below, I used the orange tree to the right, as a focal point. All the reds are neutrals, except the focal point which draws you in with intensity.

Carver Street Morning

Beach Forest Fall Morning is an example of a sunny morning light key. I see  the morning light a little cooler than late afternoon light key. I slightly cool the yellows and reds, so they aren't so intense.

Looking for the atmospheric colors in nature will create color harmony between the reds and the greens. 

Beach Forest Fall Morning