A Rose Morning

I loved these backlit trees at Witherspoon Rose Garden.  This painting was begun on location on a very busy Saturday, but it was fun talking to the customers at the garden center who did their best to appreciate the rose-colored underpainting that only looked like "potential".  Since taking this picture I have painted out the little water garden in the foreground, feeling like it blocked the entrance into the painting.  I think it is a stronger piece now.