The Wonder of It All

This old stump is near the front of my house. It’s as tall as I am and too big to put my arms around. When the evening light hits it just right, and the shadows show it’s depth, it is spectacular. I experimented with a looser, more impressionistic style this time, especially on the background.

Original painting. Soft pastel on tobacco Canson Mi Tientes paper (smooth side), 10 x 6.5 inches. Completed 4-28-2008.

Available $115 plus matting and frame.

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One evening I was waiting for the ferry on the mainland at Gooseberry Point and saw this incredible sky. I had been feeling a little depressed, and the breathtaking view of the enormous storm clouds parting to reveal blue sky above was uplifting. It inspired hopefulness. As always, nature provided just what I needed at that moment. All I had to do was take the time to receive it.

Original painting. Acrylic on canvasboard, 24 x 20 inches. Completed 8-17-2007.

Available $250.

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