Morning Pond: This painting was inspired by a scene near my home in north Georgia. I visited a small pond on private property. It was early in the morning. I am fascinated by water and reflections. I love painting this subject matter. I generally start my paintings with an under layer of an earth red since it is a complement to the cooler greens and blues found in the southeastern U.S. landscape. Work by Keith Burgess: keithburgessart.com October Sunrise: This painting was inspired by a pastoral location in southwest Virginia that I have visited frequently. I took several photos of the sunrise to work from. I used several layers of oil paint. My goal was to capture the lyrical beauty and character of this group of trees at a dramatic time of day. Work by Keith Burgess: keithburgessart.com NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2024 43http://www.keithburgessart.com http://www.keithburgessart.com