Willow Ridge Pond

Willow Ridge Pond, 2.5" x 3.5"

A pond near my home, painted in the spring of 2016.

Favorite part: the grassy shadow.

River Sky

River Sky, 2.5" x 3.5"

Another view of the Niagara River, where the clouds seemed bigger than the river. 

Favorite part: the dark cloud at the middle top, containing so many colors. 

Erie Canal

Erie Canal, 2.5" x 3.5"

I wanted to catch the interesting aqua color of the water in the canal on this August day.

Favorite part: the way the light changes as the canal turns.

Japanese Garden

Japanese Garden, 2.5" x 3.5"

Painted from photos taken on an outing to Delaware Park in Buffalo NY, on a hot summer day.

Favorite part: the multi-colored tree at the top of the steps.

Akron Falls Park

Akron Falls Park, 2.5" x 3.5"

Catching up here, after a half-year of little artwork. This painting was done from photos I took on a delightful day painting at Akron Falls Park, NY, last summer.

Favorite part: the shimmer on the bank of vines at the bottom. 

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.