Latest doings on the river

I'm attempting to capture the Cuyahoga. This scene grabbed me last year as I drove over the bridge. I knew I had to paint it when the morning light hits beyond the bend. I've made two attempts so far, sitting on a hummock of grass right next to the river. I plan to finish this, the second painting, next Thursday at CVAC.

I need to make notes and stick to those and not get caught up in the photos!

Almost there...

The leaves are starting to turn, but not well this year. We took a leaf drive today, and the maples have yet to fire up. We've had flakes of snow, though. Perhaps the cold will brighten things up. I am waiting!

But a week ago, there were some ash that glowed yellow-greens at the Kendall Lookout, where the painters met. I had a mostly yellow painting by the end of the session, and knew I needed to add the darks and shadows to make the light play as it did while I painted. I made great progress at CVAC last Thursday, thanks to the energy of an open paint session with many other talented painters and one creative knitter. What productive fun, and free, too! I plan to repeat the experience as often as Thursdays let me.

I think I'm almost there, as to what I saw and felt:

First Solo Watercolor Show

My biggest patron (who happens to be my Mother) has given me the opportunity to show my work (and His work in me) in her church. It is an honor and a challenge.

The 19 paintings are the salt. The accompanying guide is the light. I am praying the show will draw in a few and speak to their hearts what beauty speaks to mine: "There is more."

Five paintings finished.
What happened?
I went away.

I spread them out on a large table in the basement of CVAC and took notes. Then grabbed one and made a change. While that was drying, I went to another.

It worked. All five are hanging in the show, including the two I said I would chop back in July.

I am so happy!

"Nightfall over New River" needed the most work.