I wanted to try something new for me personally. I felt that I wanted to produce something with a fair amount of detail but devoid of any photographic reference. I wanted to get back to the pureness of organic painting and not be influenced by photos. I have completed many en plein air pieces of work and am happy with my results but I find one can be against time if wanting to include detail having to deal with the elements and changing light can be frustrating at times. The