gift.10x8.The Aqua Steps "

Size . . . . . . . .8 x 6
Medium . . . oil on panel  
Location . . . Mount Tam, Marin County, CA

Back story:
What was the dominant technical aspect of this painting . . . the textures. 

What element of the composition did I go after . . . the foreground foliage. 

Yes it's true . . . I never met a leaf - I didn't like to paint.