The past week, I have been trying out video editing to add to both my blog and my social media presence. Thanks to Marjolijn of courses.vdhdigital.ca, I found Adobe Spark. I can see loads of possibilities with this program.

If you are interested in trying it out for yourself, here’s how to do so. Most cameras these days have a time lapse function on video. From there, you can take your video into Adobe Spark to edit. They offer a free program with the basics which is what I’m using here. If you want to expand on this technology, there are paid versions available.

Back to my current video posted here…

This is a continuation of my current painting. Last week I finished the trunk and bark of this majestic tree.

Now for the crimson leaves and sky! Part 2 of my current painting continues...

In this painting, I'm working on one section at a time. I don't normally paint this way but for this type of painting, it works. When I look closely at the reference photo, there is so much going on with the leaves. Slight variation in colours and size. If I were to paint this piece in its entirety, I would miss these subtle differences. Working on one area at a time, causes me to really look at each section to see and add these differences on to the canvas.

As for a name? I do not have one yet. Maybe "Red Maple" or "Red Maple Splendour". If you have a name idea, you can message me on my contact page here on the website.

Thanks for stopping by!

Last week - part 1 - working on the tree trunk…

Part 3 coming soon for you to view.