Back to School

It was a wonderful Labor Day weekend spent visiting with family and friends. The weather was perfect, and we had time to explore new playgrounds, share stories, take a pontoon ride, catch fish, and enjoy a campfire. And it was such fun to hear the excitement in the voices of our grandchildren who were getting ready to start school the next day. With 10 grandchildren, from ages 1½ to 13, we are thrilled that they are all doing well and excited to learn.

That’s what I enjoy about watercolor painting – there is always something new to learn. I’m preparing for the plein air event on Friday and experimenting with some of my favorite colors to discover how they interact and fuse together. It’s a process, and I’m finding it not only varies due to value and intensity, it also depends on the texture and absorbency of the paper.

This week’s painting, Sunrise Run, 9” x 13” on 300 lb. Watercolor strives to capture the feeling of motoring across a quiet lake in a fishing boat as the sun rises over the horizon.