In the Mist

Sometimes it takes a long time to figure out how to paint a picture. This photo has been in my collection of images for a long time, but wasn’t really sure how to start. But this week, two new-to-me watercolor books arrived packed full of great images, ideas and new techniques . . . and I’m inspired to PAINT! Armed with a new understanding of values, patterns and color, it felt like the right time to paint these two silhouetted figures paddling a canoe.

This week’s 2^nd painting, In the Mist, 9” x 13” on 300 lb. watercolor, captures the elusive morning light beginning to burn through a foggy river valley.