Another misty morning, only this time it's a light rain rather than fog that is creating a misty view outside my picture window. A quick peek outside for the newspaper reveals warmer than expected temperatures. Great for greening the grass and coaxing the wildflowers to bloom but not so great for an artist trying to capture The Tree in Winter. If the sun comes out later today the tree will have green buds tomorrow, and I have yet to finalize the graph of the tree!
     My dilemma revolves around the moss ball on the tree which are hidden by summer and fall foliage but give the tree it's character in winter. The moss balls hang off the ends of smaller branches, and those branches are not easily knit up. So, additional techniques will be needed if those elements are to be included. Or, should I focus on the drama of the bare branches against the sky and let the other elements fall away?