Seton's Field in Snow

Sometimes I come upon a subject that inspires many repeat visits.  This meadow, on a property once owned by artist/naturalist/writer Ernest Thompson Seton, is one such place.  It is a deceptively simple scene, but the subtleties of texture and rhythmic forms speak deeply to me.  A covering of snow gave more dynamic tonal range to the foreground and brought out features I hadn't noticed on the first try.  Changing light created challenges that required more time in the studio to resolve, which also resulted in a more refined finish than usual.