The old maple tree was an interesting subject to paint as the bark textures provided a chance to be creative with the use of colour and light.I found the formation of the branches created interesting shapes allowing the back light to shine through. As I painted, the tree seemed to develop a life of its own. I normally work in pastel on paper so I found this challenging and fun to explore.The canvas is a deep 1and 1/2 professional grade & this painting is 1 of 6 exploring similar subjects.