During a trip to the Adirondacks in upstate New York some time ago, I took a dip in this lake while the sun set over the distant treeline. I was captivated by both the quality of the clear evening light and the mood of the scene as evening drew in. Mentally composing a painting in my mind, I did a study a little later on then when I arrived home again, I painted a larger watercolor of the same scene which worked out well. This little study has held a special place in my heart bringing back many fond memories of that trip and the paintings I did there. I'll probably use this one again as the basis for a larger oil but perhaps modifying the sky slightly more. Size is 4.5 x 6.5 in (12 x 17 cm), watercolor on paper.
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