Birch studies

Don't know why I was mesmerized by birch trees last week in Acadia. We obviously don't have them here in the South-- that's one reason. Maybe they remind me of my exchange year in Sweden where they grew in profusion. The white peeling bark is like a palette of colors itself-- subtle grays, mossy greens, a hint of yellow. I've had fun over the weekend recreating a couple motifs from photos I snapped. Some day I need to take my paints and brushes out and do a scene "en plein air".