10.14.2008

Today's works in progress - The right coast and the left coast, Two days apart

Threw paint on canvases today. Will go back and add layers of glazes and detail before calling them finished.

Duck & Goose Crossing - North Road, Sunapee, NH

Photo taken Oct 14, 2008
Here on the right coast, today I was inspired by the color that is still in peak. I wanted to capture the depths of contrast in colors and shadows. Even though it is an overcast day, the colors of the leaves create the feeling of bright sunshine. This scene is right outside our neighborhood, going into town. Many times we are stopped in front of the weeping willow waiting for ducks and geese to meander from their pond to their farm. Some of the geese are indignant and yell at us to get off their road, not caring that we are much bigger than they are.




Haystack, Cannon Beach, OR
Photo taken October 12, 2008
On the left coast, late on a Sunday afternoon, we made a quick visit to the Pacific Ocean before flying home on the red-eye. Haystack Rock, at 235 feet high, is the third largest coastal monolith in the world. An overly photographed and oft painted subject, I was pleased to be able to capture a couple walking in the surf, adding to the immenseness of this natural formation.

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