Larch trees are unusual for conifers in that they lose their needles every autumn just like maples and hickories do. This time of year, the trees turn golden yellow, and glow in the late afternoon light. I'm taken by the tree's needles -- so much softer than prickly evergreen needles -- and by their cones with the curling tips on their scales. So many contours!
A good friend sent me a photo of these cones, and it inspired me to tape some watercolor paper to the kitchen counter and paint at the breakfast table. While the background washes were wet, I sprinkled on salt for added texture. Once the painting was dry, (& I brushed the salt away) I couldn't resist using Micron pens to pick out the details.
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