30 minutes Into a Painting done my Judith Reidy

In view of last evenings class upon Lorin Willey's prompting and suggested photo, I began working on this painting some 35 minutes ago. I will keep you posted as to the progress.

I think the photo was taken by Lorin in Ireland, yet it seems like the scene could come from a hilly region in Wisconsin.

I want to put the "head" on the white tree yet. But I think I will wait a bit.
The focal point appears near the foreground now, and I think it should be further back. so I will need to reduce the contrast in the foreground and move it further up the stream.....

Or maybe I should just cut off the top of the painting!