Meet “Bluefire Dance,” my latest small canvas adventure where the trees decided to throw a colorful party. At just 10 by 8 inches, this piece is packed with all the energy of thick, swoopy brushstrokes doing their own thing. Imagine reddish-brown trunks and branches cutting bold shapes against a wild mix of blues, greens, and flashes of yellow—the kind of background that keeps you guessing and tapping your foot. I painted this alla prima, so it’s all about that fresh, lively push of paint right off the bat. The real spark? Playing with contrast—those fiery trunks practically leap out from the cool, swirling blues, making the whole scene feel like it’s dancing in the wind. It’s loose, it’s energetic, and it’s definitely not your average tree portrait.
