Rice Creek I, oil on panel, 6″ x 6″
The first in a series of studies for larger works. Rice Creek is part of the Mobile, or Tensaw Delta, that empties into Mobile Bay. A kind friend alerted me to its possibilities as subject matter this past winter. I’ve always been interested in how landscape is obscured by airborne water–whether fog, or spray from an irrigation sprinkler in a cornfield. The fresh green of spring will probably divert me from the moodiness of the fog, but it continues to intrigue me.
This painting is an absolute beauty. By using a controlled analogous palette you have created a most serene feeling. WOW!
Comment by Loriann Signori — April 13, 2009 @ 1:56 am
I love the mist on the water, the atmosphere, the soft light colors.
Do you actually paint in a kayak? I used to do that when I painted with watercolor, but now I do pastel and it would be difficult to do.
Just wanted to let you know that I tagged you in my blog. Feel free to tag or not as you wish. I know it can be hard to take the time away from painting to keep up with blogging.
Comment by Jean Neely — April 15, 2009 @ 1:46 pm
No Jean, I don’t paint on location. I make thumbnails and notes about colors in a sketchbook and use photographs to remember certain details. Thanks for the tag–I’ll be happy to return the favor. Your pieces have beautiful color and your blog is one I’d like to keep up with.
Comment by Susan Downing-White — April 15, 2009 @ 3:13 pm