Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Leaning Tree

Leaning Tree, L. Daniel, 9 x 12


This past week I had the great fortune to visit my daughter and son-in-law's new home outside of Seattle, WA. It was actually quite cool and refreshing there, in the middle of August!!!!! (Can you imagine?) We did a lot of hiking and I managed to get a couple of painting sessions in as well. This particular morning at Rosario Beach was pretty fogged in... but so beautiful in its quietness. I had to paint fast because the tide was coming in. How do you know when you are finished?? When the water is lapping at your feet! :)


I can see in this picture of my set up that I kind of shortened the peninsula... hmmmmm...

10 comments:

Ann Reyes said...

Congratulations, Laurel, for being on Ramond Logan's Daily Painter Review!!! I enjoy seeing your paintings and reading about your though processes. This one is especially moving. I can feel the cool mist.

Marian Fortunati said...

Oh my this just wonderful, Laurel...
What fun to paint with your daughter.

Jerry Stocks said...

This reminds me of "Lone Cypress"--beautifully executed.

Nancy Colella said...

That's OK! Artistic license! Love the painting and that you get out there no matter where you are.

terrisanzen said...

I just love your blog, and the inspiration you give us, Laurel. Thank you!!!

Stephen Parker said...

Wonderful feeling in this. And thanks for the tip on knowing when to stop!

Tracey Mardon said...

I love how you captured the colour of the air, tough to do when it's so different from where you live.It just speaks to how well you see what you see. Brings back many happy memories of camping in the area!

Dar Presto said...

I like what Tracey said.
I love when I can feel a painting on my skin. This does just that. My hair is even starting to frizz.

Oil paintings by Jessie Rasche said...

Wow - fantastic painting!

Debbi Smith Rourke said...

Just returning to Austin from Seattle and Victoria, BC and took a TON of pics. can't wait to paint them. Know you had a glorious time. The captured the mood and atmosphere so well, as usual! :)