Grand Haven Light

Being surrounded by the Great Lakes

I'm always drawn to the shore for subject matter.

I've painted this light in storms, at sunsets and

in the sun like this.  

It's early spring and the fishermen trying

for lake trout are staying on the sunny

side for warmth.  It's one of the few

red lights on the Great Lakes, that is part of

why it's so appealing to me.  It's always 

peaceful at the shore and causes the mind to

leave everyday stresses behind.

My Impression

The bouquet of flowers

in a glass vase.  I certainly didn't want

to spend a lot of time on details soooooo

I did a quick underpainting with lots of

water and colors melting together.

Then started to add a few details, only

enough to pull it together.  Not

my favorite but not the worst either. 

Gurgling through Red Rock Crossing

This is one of the most peaceful places near

Sedona, AZ.  This only shows a small portion

of Red Rock Crossing, but I was intrigued by the way

the water made it's way through the red rock.

Mesmerizing just to sit and look at.

Winter Reminder

This is a painting near my childhood home.

On this day I was intrigued by the reflections on

the water.  The thin ice from the banks cut a 

pleasing shape as the stream struggled along

under the ice.  I know it's not cold and freezing now.

This is just a subtle reminder that old man winter

is just a snow flake away.