Fall Aspens
When I see aspen trees, I think dramatic. The best way to paint them is large-scale. The white trunks and golden, round leaves make a statement, especially when light shines through the leaves to make them almost glow.
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When I see aspen trees, I think dramatic. The best way to paint them is large-scale. The white trunks and golden, round leaves make a statement, especially when light shines through the leaves to make them almost glow.
Little Rock native Kristen Hess has been taken captive by the rich colors and thick textures of oil paints since 2005. Her work combines the effect of light on her subjects with expressive brushstrokes, creating movement and depth in her pieces. Her representational style along with an extensive background in drawing come together with the atmospheric colors of the impressionists to create paintings that capture the emotion of the place or subject.