What a fun, iconic slice of lake life this place is! Shady Gators is a popular place on the Lake of the Ozarks, and so fun to paint in ink and watercolor! Arriving just after sunrise, I found a shady place from which to work. Already a hot one, this is another heat warning day so I try to stay in the shade as much as possible. I use three inks for the line work, india,De Atramentis Archive Ink and Levenger's Raven Black, then I follow in with watercolor. Even at this early hour, boats arrive and take off from the nearby socks, leaving ripples on the water's surface. I really enjoy my time by the water, it is so very soothing to paint. This painting now available at Lake Fine Art Galleria. Painting number 3142 in 3142 days.
