It was like the painting knew what it wanted to be and nudged my brush strokes in that direction. This is one of those paintings that started off as one thing and morphed into something completely different. Shown above is The Golden Hour, watercolour on panel (no glass) 10 x 10". We all could use some of this peace and solace these days.Ĭlick here for more details about When All is Calm. It captures a moment of serene calm - that rare early autumn day when the lake is like glass. I employed considerable artistic license when creating this painting. This scene was inspired by two photos I took somewhere in Ontario years ago (shown below). Shown above is When All is Calm, watercolour on panel (no glass) 6 x 12". Let's hop in a kayak or canoe and paddle over there.Ĭlick here for more details about Autumn Adventure. The viewer is exploring on a fine autumn day, peeking out from a tree-covered shoreline to discover this wee gem of an island. I included the overhanging leaves to enhance the sense of shelter and protection. I changed the overcast day into a sunny one in my painting. It was easy to translate this photo into a square format. I took the reference photo (pictured below) a few years ago on an ATV excursion in the Haliburton region of central Ontario. Shown above is Autumn Adventure, watercolour on panel (no glass) 8 x 8". Maybe they camped here last night and are preparing for another glorious day on the lake.Ĭlick here to see more details about Autumn Dream. I included a canoe in the scene to add to the story. I especially love the clear autumn colours and variety of trees on the island, and the misty shores in the background. I think this stretched format makes a stronger statement. Originally it was a square 12 x 12" work in progress, but I overworked the reflections and decided to crop them out of the painting. It is another piece painted entirely from my imagination. Shown above is Autumn Dream, watercolour on panel (no glass) 6 x 12". They are enjoying a peaceful paddle around the island, before the sun dissolves the early morning mist.Ĭlick here for more details about Out of the Blue. When that was fully dry I penciled in the island and two canoeists, then painted them. I painted the sky and water first, building up a half dozen layers over the course of a week to get the depth of colour I needed. This piece is entirely from my imagination, based on years of visiting beautiful northern lakes and absorbing their peace and serenity. Shown above is Out of the Blue, watercolour on panel (no glass) 12 x 9". How lovely it would be to spend a breezy day sailing between the islands of this glorious place.Ĭlick here for more details about A Piece of Heaven. I decided to make my painting a later autumn scene. I particularly liked the tiny sailboat near the island, and the faint reflections of the dark trees on choppy water. One was an early autumn photo and the other was was taken in summer, but they joined together to make an interesting composition (shown below). I forget the locations but I think they were somewhere in Ontario. This piece was inspired by two photos taken years ago. Shown above is A Piece of Heaven, watercolour on panel (no glass) 6 x 12". This post tells the creation stories of my latest northern lake paintings, all of which are small in size but abundant in optimism and joy. My hope is that you, the viewer, find a soothing resonance within your own true self when you gaze upon my artwork.Įvery winter I enjoy several months of dedicated studio time. I pour my authentic soul into each and every painting I create of remarkable natural places. I love them beyond measure and cannot imagine a life that does not offer frequent immersion in these glorious landscapes throughout the year. Northern lakes are the places in nature that heal the stress of my busy life, calm my mind, and restore my equilibrium.
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