Santa Rita Ranch, Light Effect

I've painted on location often at the Santa Rita Ranch, a treasure owned by The Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo County. Due to recent storms, the roads are not passable now. But I took this photo the last time I was there, early morning, speeding by in the jeep, and because this Light Effect was amazing (and fleeting), I painted it in the studio. Using a palette knife! I gravitate to the palette knife for how it helps get my concept quickly onto canvas with thick paint and no tiny details. Aiming for pure emotion. Unframed.