Tom's Thumb is the name of a nice long winding trail with crushed stone paths that switch back and forth around large boulders. It’s called Tom’s Thumb because at the end of the trail there is a tall rock with a little bump on top that people thought looked like a thumb. I don’t think it does, but seeing that rocky bump from a distance makes it easier to identify the mountain. I took a lot of pictures along this hike and made three paintings from them. I was drawn to the sharp and smooth rock shapes paired with curvy plant life and how the trail wound through them. Plus, it was a sunny day so I had great contrast to paint with— using combinations of warm yellows, oranges and green hues for the bright lights and cool blues, greens and red colors for the dark shadows.
Oil on Premier Cotton Stretched Canvas. Back Stapled. Gallery Profile 1.5" depth. Price includes insured shipping.
