Olmsted Arts
Copper Birch
Oil on Linen Panel
20" x 16"

Copper Birch -- A study in texture, light, and rooted earth. The brushwork is confident and varied, shifting from tight, tactile strokes on the bark to broader, looser marks in the surrounding foliage. Warm copper and sienna notes in the trunk play against cooler greens, creating a balanced color harmony. Strong value contrasts between the lit bark and the deep shadows at its base give the tree weight and presence, anchoring it firmly in the landscape.