Monday, June 6, 2016

Blue Iris

Blue Iris, 2.5" x 3.5"

The irises bloom along Audubon Lake in the springtime. These yellow beauties caught my eye, sunlit against a deep blue, shadowy curve.

Favorite part: The one descending leaf. The counterpoint shape pleases my eye.


Glen Falls from above

Above Glen Falls, 2.5" x 3.5" on Arches 300# w/c 

Glen Falls is a local spectacle, located on Ellicott Creek in Williamsville, NY. I was standing on the bride along Main Street, looking down to where the falls cascade over the edge, which is why you see such a sharp edge in the distance. It's a lovely little park, and the falls are impressive. One of these days I'll paint  them, too.

Favorite part: The shady spot in the lower right-hand corner, with the rocks and reflections beneath the overhanging trees.

One Inch Project, Numbers 9-17

I'm better at painting these one square inch paintings than I've been about posting them! I'm still having fun exploring these t...