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.

Along the Creek

I just wanted to paint a little water. It's been so dry here that it's scary. The fun of this one was to capture that lush growth, the sparkling light, and the highlight of the stream. Refreshing to paint. (And it rained here last night--finally!)


Painted in gouache on Bristol vellum, 2.5" x 3.5".

~Deborah

7/6 Edited the photograph, which as too light, lacking contrast! 

Froth

The colors of rocks intrigues me, especially comparing the dry ones to those submerged. I like the suggestion of rocks beneath the frothing foam in this one. The canvas texture makes it look like a miniature oil painting.

Painted in gouache on Canvas Paper, 2.5" x 3.5".


~Deborah

Gurgle and Sparkle

Have you ever sat beside a deep brook flowing swiftly downstream? It's a treat to the ear and the eye. That's why I call this one Gurgle and Sparkle. I enjoyed sorting out the choppy water, the spray from the little waterfall, and painting the rocks, but the green and purple reflections were the most fun. I hope you can hear that lively sound when you view this one!

My usual little size, 3.5" x 2.5", on Bristol paper.

~Deborah

Great Bay Shore

Another of the Gouache Corner photos that Hal Kirby posted, this one of the Great Bay. I cropped it, too, to take out  the tall trees and focus on the rocks and shadows on the sandy, rocky shore. I enjoyed sorting out the jumble of colors and shapes on the steep bank behind the boulders, letting the paint suggest to me what was there.

Come and Go

I think Canva-Paper is fun to paint on. It makes them seem like miniature oil paintings. That texture really gives a strong impression.

$25.00
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Abiquiu

Back to landscapes! I've always enjoyed the red rock areas of New Mexico, especially up in Abiquiu (say: AB-i-cue) in what has come to be thought of as Georgia O'Keeffe country. The contrast of the sweet blues and greens of the bushes against the dull reds and sandy golds really makes for a nice palette of colors.

This was painted on my current favorite, black Pastelmat. It's not a strict rendering of an exact place, more an interpretation of the area.

$50.00

Smalley Falls

Cascade

Cat Falls

Colorado Runoff

Shady Spot-- not available

HIGH TIDE

SENTINELS

ROCK FACE

MESA--sold

CURVE--sold

WET SAND--sold

BEACH

BUTTE--sold