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Koko Crater Botanical Gardens

"Koko Crater Botanical Gardens"
10 x 8
Palette Knife

Koko Crater Botanical Gardens

It had been cloudy and windy all day, with occasional small showers, but I decided to chance it and hope for the best.

Koko Crater Botanical Gardens

I painted alongside my favorite tree in the crater, the African Fever Tree.

Koko Crater Botanical Gardens

Unfortunately, the sun stayed hidden behind the clouds most of the time, giving me very sparse lighting. The air was actually a little cold, and the wind brought quite a few sprinkles, but I didn't quit until the painting told me it was pau.