Mäntyjä

About this work

This painting shows a cluster of tall pine trees in a forest. The trunks are thick and dark, while the tops are a mix of green and blue. Sunlight filters through the branches, lighting up patches of grass below. The brushstrokes are loose, especially on the trees’ bark and leaves. The painting’s rough texture makes the trees feel real and alive. The light and shadow play across the trunks and ground, giving depth. Next, check out impasto to see how thick paint can create texture like this.