Birch Tree Commission - Process

My love of birch trees is pretty well known and they are one of my most well known popular painting series. This commission was done for a specific space in a new condo and became one of the largest pieces I have done-- it ended up being a 4 x 6 piece that turned the empty wall into a focal point tying into the colorful purple and orange hues in the place. The painting reflects the moodiness and beauty of a fall birch forest as the leaves begin to fall. Here are some pics of the process from beginning to installation....