Lake Moraine

I'm repainting a mountain view.  I had done it on a smaller level, but now it's time to increase the scope.  This is what I have so far:

There are pines in the foreground, but I'm waiting until I get the water right.  

{This is finished, and reprints are available in FineArtAmerica}
Finished Lake Moraine Painting

This original, I gave to my dear friend in Alabama. 

This summer, I took a cog train to the top of Pike's Peak.  On the way up, the guide pointed out Lake Moraine!  I almost yelled, "My lake!  That's my lake!"  Hmmm, a puzzle!  But there's also a Lake Moraine in Colorado.  I simply fell in love with the view.  The mysterious evergreens--many varieties, by the way--the impossibly blue lake reflecting the achingly blue sky.  Little drifting puffs of clouds.


However, upon close examination of photos of the two lakes, I conclude that the Lake Moraine in my painting is the Canadian one.  

My first sight of Lake Moraine was on a Pinterest post. I subsequently had to search for views in winter, in fall.  It would be lovely to go camp there (were I the camping type) but I think this is restricted military area.

See?  Wouldn't you like to paint that in all the seasons?

More lake paintings

Thankful

In an imperfect world, there is still so much beauty. 

I'm thankful for: 

The miracle of a new baby

The God of second chances

The opportunity to begin each day with fresh eyes

Daybreak, even a pale, feeble sunrise where the sun attempt to pull clouds close like blankets