Cool Waters

"Cool Waters"
18 x 24 Acrylic on canvas

   Once again this is my interpretation of Eagle Falls, Emerald Bay. As you can see I was greatly impressed with this beautiful area. 

    I removed a tree which was in middle of the picture and there was also a small tree growing out from the boulder in the center of the falls.
 
   There is a lot going on in this painting and did not want to over do it.
The fresh blue water rushing from the mountains, cascading over the many layers of rock,
making it's way down towards Emerald bay. This is what I wanted to capture. Focus your eyes at the beginning of the water fall and follow it down, it seems like it's really moving.

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Shade

"Shade"
18 x 24 Acrylic on canvas

   This painting was developed from piecing together a few elements. The building and the Crape Myrtles were actually from a trip I took to Baton Rouge, LA.  I rearranged a few things to make a more pleasant seen.

   I needed to add more to this scene and felt that an empty bench was not enough. My wife is a avid reader and can be found in this pose most of the time. This made it easy for me to capture with that look of being totally committed to the story.

   The shade that was made by the tree left sunlight dancing on the walls and ground. What a great place to sit and enjoy a good book and fresh air.