Sometimes a picture immediately inspires me to paint. This week’s painting, Fall Reds, 8” x 10” on 300 lb. watercolor paper, is inspired by a recent photo taken by North Shore photographer Jan Swart. I loved the dark forest shadows in the background balanced against the light of the birch trees and highlighted by the brilliant reds of the maple leaves. This painting was painted fast and loose, and it was such a treat to paint.
This week’s painting is another in the Litle Series – Gentle Sweep, 4” x 6” captures the relaxed energy of two paddlers enjoying a day out on the water.
It’s hard to believe that we are already moving full speed into November. And I know this because the Hallmark channel is full of new Christmas movies! Despite their simple triteness, they propel me nicely into this special time of the year. And honestly . . . with daylight ending at 4:59 today, it’s hard to figure out activities for 6 hours of dark before bed! So I’m busy painting with Hallmark movies in the background.
Paul is busy framing and getting ready for our trip to Plum Bottom Gallery later this month. It’s a process to prepare for the delivery of artwork – in addition to careful framing, each painting needs to have a photo taken (for the website) and then be individually wrapped and packed for the trip. This week’s painting, Lake Air, 8” x 9” on 300 lb. watercolor paper, captures a new day dawning on the big lake.
The decision to “paint small” has been such a good one for me. These 4” x 6” liltie series watercolors allow me to capture small scenes and Paul creates wonderful double-matted frames to display these in 8” x 10” frames. This week’s painting Remote Spaces, reflects an unfolding scene of morning light across a primitive campsite.
