Mountain Valley Valle Crucis, North Carolina
In this painting, dealing with atmosphere and composition is the main focus. Roger sets up his easel on location by a mountain stream and uses only red, yellow and blue with black and white to create all the rich greens he needs. The constantly changing patches of sunlight on the landscape caused by the moving clouds gives an opportunity to choose which patterns on the sloping field and water might work best in the composition. Roger puts the finishing touches on the painting in the studio. Sarah visits the original Mast General Store in Valle Crucis with its exceptional variety of goods from the past.