Mission Pt. Flats

In the 90's and early 2,000's the waters of the Great Lakes

were at a very low level.  This area around Mission Point

Peninsula turned into a muddy, rocky flat that went out from

the shore at least a quarter of a mile.  Rocks and other discoveries

were exposed for the curious to explore.  I was most interested

in the distant light reflections.  The foreground didn't come

together until I decided to drag a damp large flat wash brush

down through the entire foreground.  This muted it enough

so as not to attract attention away from the middle ground

reflections, seagulls and trees.  Hope you enjoy.

Oldie but Goodie

Just going back through old pieces and found this 

little piece from long ago.  I've always like pen and ink.

I think I should explore this technique again.  The subjects

are Daisy Mums.  Watercolor and pen & ink.

Small version of Red Rock Crossing

Post card size painting of Red Rock Crossing.  I painted

this several times to send to friends.  It was a great 

exercise which helped with the completion of the final

painting in a larger size.  It was posted earlier on this

blog.  (See post on September 5th. 2008)

Little Creek

In the middle of a cool damp forest, ran this quiet

little creek.  From one place to another but with no

particular destination.

Small plein air painting done very quickly because

of fading light.  Arches 140# cold press watercolor

paper.

Crisp Fall Morning

You could here the geese over head and the whisper 

of there wings as they arrowed across the horizon.

The crisp air and brilliant colors create a feeling

of satisfaction and delight.

This is a small plein air piece from several years

ago that I've never posted.  I know it's not fall but it

felt like the right time to bring it out.