Maine Summer Day...
This is a commission that I painted this week. I was thrilled with how well the lake came out. I am usually a bit more comfortable painting the ocean than I am with lakes. With this painting I think I did pretty well with the deep colors of a Maine lake, and the reflections of the trees in the background. My favorite moment in this painting is where the ladder disappears into the water. And compositionally the dock leads the viewer right into the scene, giving the viewer a place to feel like they are sitting in the middle of the painting.
Posted on Saturday July 24, 2010 | 10 Comments
10 Responses to “Maine Summer Day”
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Wow – we used to rent a house on Megunticook Lake near Camden. I haven’t been back in 30 years, but this evokes the feel perfectly– the watery bright summer light, the far reflections, and the feel of the treesy shadow at water’s edge. I agree too that is a satisfying composition. Kudos too on doing this without getting postcard pretty.
This is an incredible painting!! I feel like I’m there!
Colin, great painting, reminds me of growing up on the river… such good times! Love it!
As always, I am inspired by your colors!
Such an amazing painting! I can feel the cold water as I dangle my feet off the raft. Reminds me so much of childhood summers! The colors are just beautiful.
This is beautiful! What a wonderful sense of place. I love the area where the water and trees meet.
that ladder caught my eye first thing….glad to read it was what you thought was so strong…
ahhhh… love this. and i like that welcoming lavender shadow taking you onto the dock.
Wow! Reminds me of summers in Minnesota. Such wonderful colors to depict light! Beautiful!
The composition here is fantastic.
As always the value pattern is slam bangin’!
Another ordinary scene made exciting by your wonderful work.