Stream in the Quarry

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Oh how I love the beauty of this place!  The expanse of green space flanked with those majestic bluffs pulls me right in!  To top it off, high water has filled the dry creek bed winding through the scene!  I did not care about the many mosquitoes nor the light rain, until it got to heavy - and then I stood under an overhang until I finished!  I was a bit cold by the time I framed it, but SO happy to have spent the morning in such surroundings!  This has truly been good for my soul!  Painting number 2304 in 2304 days.

Morning Light over the Quarry

Who knew this gorgeous scene would unfold at the end of a wooded path?  It was a cold morning, with clouds growing thick, but they soon  opened to a glorious sky.  It was so relaxing to paint by the water.  The turkey vultures would fly overhead - and wow - what a noise their wings made cutting through the air!  It is wonderful to fade into the surroundings, becoming one with nature, if only for a little while.  Painting number 1914 in 1914 days

Majestic View

Majestic View
Oil on wood panel, 12x16
Augusta Shores Paint Out
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This magical spot is located is a place that has called me back to paint once again.  I was here two years ago, and the beauty is stunning - and not the normal landscape found in Missouri!  East light poured in for this morning paint - and that light skimmed the surface of the water as I laid in my sketch.  Moving quickly to capture the golden light, I marked those areas with paint.  With a quickly changing light, it is important to get all mass colors in before they change.  Then, as they change, I already have that color before me, and I won't "chase the light", thus losing the golden scene that first called me to paint.  Another great plein air painting day!  Painting number 848 in 848 days!

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Augusta Pride

This amazing view was painted in Augusta on the morning of the Augusta Shores Paint-Out.  Walking into this scene was just like slipping into a piece of heaven.  It was a cool April morning as the light cut in between the rocks over the pool of water.  Magical.  To get this view, I had one leg of the easel too close to the water.  I had to keep readjusting it to prevent the whole thing from toppling in!  Thank you to the Lindsey family for allowing me into their back yard for such a wonderful painting experience :)

Augusta Pride
14x18  Oil on panel

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