#2936 "Maple Sugar Shadows and Turkey Tracks"

#2936 "Maple Sugar Shadows and Turkey Tracks" 
18x14 inches oils on cradled smooth panel.
Started 9:00 am Wednesday, March 12th, 2025

I had every intention of painting en plein air, but the inactive cold front that crossed Singleton while I was strolling in the forest changed my mind. I had taken a few photos and selected another smooth panel that my Dad had manufactured. With the wood stove and tunes on, I spent some most enjoyable time at my easel out of the wind. 

I had tapped those two maple sugar trees years ago but was now content to see them prosper in their "golden years". 

Wild turkeys frequent every nook and cranny of the sanctuary. Their tracks in the snow look a bit like dinosaur trails. I painted what I saw. 

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Warmest regards and keep your paddle in the water,

Phil Chadwick