Sunrise on the Chesapeake, February 7, 2008

There is a lot of earth color in this sky and water scene.

Working from photos is very diferent than working from life, this is from a photo. I do a lot of plen air but I think it is important for me to understand how to work from photos too. This has a lot of sharp edges but softer ones too. It is either bold or garish. Maybe bold, bordering on garish. Compare to my posting from a few days ago of another sunrise. That one was done in Plen air,

the light conditions were different-not as much contrast-so it should have a softer look than todays positng. Even if we take that into consideration; the 2 paintings are remarkably different.

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Sun Spot

Ginger is little but she has a big heart and lot's of personality.

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Chesapeake Winter Sunrise

This was done on the western shore of the Chesapeake Bay, facing east at about 8 a.m. on February 5. When the morning sky has some broken clouds you get beautiful sunrises on the Bay, especially in winter when the light is clear.

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Beech Leaves

I think beech leaves are just beautiful. People like the unusual format.

I have been painting a lot recently and I need to catch up with posting.

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