Boys and their trucks-Pure Joy!

< These best buddies romping through the field are cousins. They love their trucks and their time at Lake Dillon with Grandparents and family. This 16x20 oil painting tries to capture the joy of youth. I eliminated the boats that were up close and emphasized the setting that brings so much joy. The vast space, with both the lake and mountains, brings a feeling of limitless freedom. The midday sun enhances the bright colors and highlights the boys as the main subject-the vehicle of this JOY. The color harmony of the landscape is incorporated in the boys clothing. The trucks, although small, stand out as their colors contrast with the blues, greens and violets. The boys connection is both physical and spiritual. These cousins were born only 2 months apart and have been inseperable. Hopefully that connection will continue throughout their lives.