Cirrus circus

02/06/12, 2 pm, facing west

Such a wonderful cloud day! I paint one painting per day and if something gorgeous happens in the sky after I've started my one painting, I let it go. 


Monday was an amazing sky day--beautiful clouds all day long. That's why I called it the cirrus circus, a dazzling parade of cirrus clouds in many different shapes, colors and styles to delight and entertain.


This cirrus flaming feather was dominant in the west for several hours until dissipated by the winds.  How to make something look so cold and soft at the same time is a challenge.