Saturday, December 28, 2013
Thursday, November 28, 2013
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.
There are pines in the foreground, but I'm waiting until I get the water right.
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.
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
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
Sunday, October 27, 2013
More gold leaves
Really can't get enough of these. So hopeful. As soon as I painted this, K. claimed it for her sunny spaces.
Of course, the leaves in Texas get more beautiful as you head west.
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