Standing on the edge of the marsh, I watched with avid anticipation as the sun slowly set over the water. Somehow I knew it would be a magical evening and as I stood and watched, I managed a few smaller studies until there was no light left to see. Some of the remnants of light were cast on the rippled water and was the inspiration for this painting. I did a larger version back in my studio after going through my studies and if I remember correctly, this one was 12 x 16 oil (30 x 40 cm). Setting out to capture something of what I saw and felt that evening, I adapted the tonal range to a mostly dark foreground with only lighter patches in the sky and water. This one was a favorite of mine and I hope to be able to do more like it.
As I sit here on this cold new years' day, I look out my studio window to see light snow drifting down. It has started to coat the ground now. As heavier snow rolls in, I can't see the river any more. Earlier I had got up very early when it was still dark hoping to see the sun rise but it has been cloudy all morning. There are the occasional break in the sky so I'm hoping for perhaps some sun and a warmer day than yesterday when it didn't rise above freezing! Here is hoping that it is warmer in your part of the world and it remains for me to say thank you for visiting my blog over the years. Wishing you a Happy New Year! Hoping that 2026 brings you everything you desire including health, wealth and happiness!
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