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https://edition.cnn.com/2019/04/19/sport/valentino-dixon-art-golf-drawing-masters-augusta-spt-intl/index.html This Piece of art was painted by Valentino Dixon while he was in prison. The painting is modeled after the 12th hole of Augusta National where the famous Master's tournament is held. The artist used warm spring colors throughout his piece. He used the bright colors of the flowers and bushes just past the green to show the time of year. The use of green in the water shows the trees, giving off a feeling that the water is perfectly clear. The green of the grass makes the environment feel warm and welcoming. He also uses great spacing between the bridges to showcase the distance of the hole, and how long the green is. The slight discoloration of the grasses where the hills are puts a lot of emphasis on the steepness of parts of the hole and the entire course itself.  I really enjoy how he captured the entire hole in his painting, this proportion lets the viewer see what they m...