We drove to Alphington Wetland this afternoon.
I didn't know this place existed, but Kate has been here before with her artist friends.
It's surprisingly beautiful area, completely hidden from busy roads nearby.
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I had a really hard time painting these gum trees. Greg did a splendid demo painting gum trees, and I tried to remember how he did it.
However, I found it very difficult to do trees when they are close.
Looking at the painting now, I think I didn't observe shapes and tones well enough, particularly branches towards top area. And sky holes!
I need to study how Streeton painted these subjects.
I'm reasonably happy the way the river goes behind, though.
It was a gorgeous day.
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