Painting trees!

Looking at the work of George Innes (American 1825-1894) we see his use of VALUE perhaps more than color to create depth and form. Look how much he "leaves to the viewer" to interpret- not every leaf and branch is painted....

See more of his work at this LINK...

Early Autumn, Montclair
1891

The artist, 1890

 Early Morning, Tarpon Springs,  oil on canvas, 1892

June..