Watercolor on paper, 6x8 |
These lake scenes are en plein air paintings while vacationing in northern Michigan. It feels good to get out of the studio and sit outside all day, and still be productive. If not painting, I can sit outside all day lounging under a tree looking at the water and waves, feeling the cool breezes. Summer is a short season up there, but its short life is balanced by the abundance of beauty it displays.
Watercolor on paper, 6x8 |
Last Spring I worked on a few paintings using photographs from past trips to the sea. I started to become tired of my typical "blues" and as the weather became warmer, I started to experiment with orange and yellows. I found an inspiring photograph on Instagram by one of my friends, and used it as my guide for a sunset on the sea. I am looking forward to returning to this color palette this autumn and winter.
Watercolor on paper, 6x8 |
Watercolor on paper, 6x8 |
watching the water from sunrise to sunset |