Backlit Tree

This is my favorite painting among them all! I decided to make a backlit painting, which is quite rare in the painting world. The light source comes from the top right corner, as you can tell by the break in the tree. The birds are also lighter up there. Of course these birds are supposed to look like leaves from a distance. The tree was created by ripping up a piece of paper and placing it on the painted canvas, then filling in the cracks with a dark purple/black color. It is for sale for $400 (16x16)