About a week ago I put out a call for landscape photos that I could use to paint, and you guys did not disappoint! Since I was sick the last few days, it was the perfect time to work on these minis. Thanks to the photos of 
Hive account@omwith, 
Hive account@samanthajbarnes, and 
Hive account@coddiwomple, I may have been stuck in my apartment but was able to explore these magical spots while painting them. My goal is not to recreate the photo as I see it, but rather reimagine the vibrancy of the light using impressionism.
These are all 5"x7" using acrylics on canvas. Each took about 4-5 hours.
This is painted from Hive account@omwith's submission: her "hidden treasure place in Spain." I loved the play of light and shadow! Thanks for sharing this place with me.
Original Photo:
Next, I chose Hive account@samanthajbarnes's photo of Devotchka Cave in Bulgaria. I said "WOW" when I first saw the photo. The place looks truly unreal. You can take the tour with her, learn more, and see additional photos this awesome place here. I don't think I did this place justice, but it was a learning experience and I have a new place on my bucket list!
Lastly, I used Hive account@coddiwomple's photo she submitted of Potter County, Pennsylvania. "This is one of my forever favorite places. Potter County, Pennsylvania, USA. Being the fifth-least populous county in Pennsylvania, Potter County is often called 'God's Country,' as it boasts 1,192,713 acres of 'untouched, unspoiled, untamed' wilderness. It's natural beauty at its absolutely finest."
Original Photo:
I was able to get a few process shots in before I got lost in the puzzle of color.
The final again:
Thanks again to Hive account@omwith, Hive account@samanthajbarnes, and Hive account@coddiwomple for letting me use your photos, and thanks to everyone who submitted. I have more ideas that I can use your help with so there will be more opportunities similar to this one!
Thanks for looking!
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