Magic Evening

There was a lovely sunset last night with soft glowing colours reflecting back on the calm water.

With the mild temperatures we have had here the lakes haven't even started to freeze up.













There are many gulls still here on the lake that haven't headed further south where the water doesn't freeze over completely in the winter.

This is an original 5-1/2" x 7-1/2” framed watercolour and is available for $125.00.

Bright Day 1

While over visiting with Heather today we spent some time in her sun room which overlooks the lake.

I did this sketch of the property a couple of houses down from her place and inked it in. I may do a painting from this sketch sometime next year.

This is an original 4" x 6-3/4” framed pen and ink drawing and is available for $125.00.

Fence Posts

This is an original 6" x 8” framed watercolour available for $145.00.

A lot of times while driving through some of the back country roads I will find the opening to fields that are either not used or have a crop on them each year. The gate which once stood at the opening is long gone to the ravages of time and the only thing that remains are the weather bleached uprights.

Explosion

Today I was in the mood to splash colour around and worked on a number of interesting backgrounds.

This one reminded me of fireworks exploding. It seems on most Victoria Day holidays we almost always end up having rain. So I wanted to show the multi-coloured downpour of rain to go with the fireworks.

This is an original 4" x 9-1/4” framed watercolour available for $165.00.

Leaves in Winter

It is cooler here today although there is no snow in the forecast.

But I know it won't be long before the white stuff is on the ground to stay until spring.

This original 6" x 8” framed watercolour is now in the collection of Chris Stubbs, thank you for purchasing this painting.

Swamp King 1

It was suggested yesterday that the Outdoor Painters' Group apply to have a show in Algonquin Park.

I thought it fitting to do a sketch and ink it up from Algonquin Park with a moose in it. I may do this as a larger painting next year.

Thank you for taking the time to visit my blog and look at the artwork. I hope you will return often.

OSWOA - Evening Forest 5 and 6

So far we are continuing to have fairly mild weather for this time of the year and rain instead of snow.

Most of the colour is gone now with mainly the Tamaracks still holding their beautiful gold tones which contrast strikingly against their evergreen cousins.

There are still a few maple and oak trees valiantly hanging onto their leaves, but with the winds they will soon be gone.

Evening Forest 5

If you would like more information about OSWOA please go to my post on 12 March 2010.

The OSWOA shown here are all original watercolour paintings using Artist quality Windsor & Newton paint on 140lb. Arches 100% rag, acid free watercolour paper. They are priced at $40.00 each and sold unframed.



Evening Forest 6