A Simplified View Along the Shoreline
11 X 15 Watercolor
If this had been a commission, it would have been another story. I would have paid attention to the detail of the red cottage, and I would have done the setting differently. In other words, I would have shown a bit of the cottage next door to give the red cottage a sense of place in the "neighborhood".
We had some snow and sleet late this afternoon - enough to stick on the rooftops. It may still be there, but I'm not looking. It's almost Thanksgiving, which means it will start snowing seriously any day now. That's okay - we don't have hurricanes, earthquakes, floods . . . A couple of years ago I did some winter landscapes. That was fun. Maybe I'll do some this year. No, I don't do them on location. I've said it before - I'm all about comfort.
beautiful landscape. I like that you simplified it. it feels inviting. take care, Diana
ReplyDeleteThanks Diana. It is a very inviting place. I love to sketch and paint here.
ReplyDeletebeautiful, wish I was there on that lake today,, we had a blizzard today,
ReplyDeleteLaurie - that must have been the southern edge of your storm that we had a little bit of late this afternoon.
ReplyDeleteI agree, Catherine, tornadoes, earthquakes, etc., give no warning. I kind of enjoy getting prepared for the snow. It's reassuring. Have a good Thanksgiving!
ReplyDeleteThis is a very beautiful scene. I like all of the variations in colors, especially the greens, that you've captured. I get a real sense of the effects of light and shadows on the scene too.
ReplyDeleteSally - wishing you a good thanksgiving too!
ReplyDeleteClaire - thank you! It is a very peaceful place and I was feeling that when I painted it.