new location, new love

I was out at the Magothy River on Sunday at 6:00am and it was magical. Prior to my visit I didn't even know this area existed. It was so exciting to find a new place!

This is the underpainting.
 I have received numerous emails and a few comments asking which sketchbook is my favorite. It is the Fusion by Cachet, The paper is thick, but I don't rely on it to do my pastels. Instead I carry tiny pastel papers in the pocket in the back. I later insert them. It is just for idea, sketches, notans and writings. I will post photos another time.

June 13, 2008 The Road Taken

7x14 oil and pastel on marble dust board
I have mixed up all my posting dates..ooops!
This morning I was near the Chesapeake Bay again. The grasses in this field just blow me away. They are soooooo soft. The pinkness of the grass is in the sky near the horizon and the path, therefore a natural color trail is created. The light is so intense even in at 8 in the morning. With the solstice just days away the energizer bunny in me keeps me going for all those hours of daylight..and that's a lot of daylight. More hours to paint!

June 12, 2008 Golden Afternoon Light Bath

9x12 pastel and oil on marble dust board
Merrill Center again..the golden light on these beautiful grasses and wild flowers blows me away. The creek is just beyond the trees and around the bend is the bay. The light was so warm, I felt like I should be rolling around in the field.

June 14, 2008 Morning Light on the Hill by the Bay

9x12 pastel and oil on marble dust board
My focus today was keep no more than 3 large shapes (sort of check) and find patterns in color (check).
Today I was out at the Chesapeake Bay Foundation discussing a possible exhibit. Their grounds are gorgeous and the inspiration for both paintings today. I think I will try to go back for sunrise tomorrow. Their building is one of the greenest in the world. So cool.