This is another version of my Birch Trees in a larger format. I have used a new gradient of greens to sky blues in the background and introduced some darker pinks with the lighter pinks that creates the feel of flowers. I also used a white and a cream for the trees to add depth. Inspired by my own backyard in the Adelaide Hills and also my memories of my grandmas place as a kid. I loved the fuzzy flowers we used to crumble up and use in our mud pies. Now they become an issue when I paint outside during the months they float away from the tree and end up in my paintings but still love them. Or drop a heavy branch when gardening. Wanted to created a contrast with these trees to their background for a dramatic effect. The background has a light texture and the trunks have heavy textures. Finished with a satin varnish. The close ups show their colours and textures well.