“Lorette Ponds” Medium: Watercolor on Cold Press Paper (120 lb) Size: 10" x 12"
“Lorette Ponds” captures the playful beauty of reflections on still water. Painted during two separate visits to the ponds, these pieces are both unique explorations of light, color, and the natural world. Each time I visited, the water mirrored the surrounding trees, skies, and clouds in fascinating ways, creating a stunning, almost abstract reflection that was both fun and calming to paint.
On my first visit, the light was soft, and the reflections were crisp, with a gentle rippling that added texture to the scene. I focused on capturing the fluidity of the water, where the trees and sky seemed to dance in the pond’s surface. The watercolor allowed me to play with subtle color transitions, creating layers that mimicked the movement of water and the shifting play of light.
My second visit brought different conditions, with more pronounced shapes and a slightly warmer light that altered the reflection’s clarity. Despite the changes in the water’s surface, the energy of the scene remained, and I used the same loose, fluid approach to convey the beauty of the ever-changing reflection. This piece, like the first, is a unique portrayal of nature, but with its own distinct character, reflecting the changes in light and atmosphere from one visit to the next.
Both paintings explore the same location, but they speak to the inherent variability of nature—how the same place can feel completely different depending on the time of day, the weather, and the energy of the moment. the second one is titled: Lorette ponds take 2.
“Lorette Ponds” captures the playful beauty of reflections on still water. Painted during two separate visits to the ponds, these pieces are both unique explorations of light, color, and the natural world. Each time I visited, the water mirrored the surrounding trees, skies, and clouds in fascinating ways, creating a stunning, almost abstract reflection that was both fun and calming to paint.
On my first visit, the light was soft, and the reflections were crisp, with a gentle rippling that added texture to the scene. I focused on capturing the fluidity of the water, where the trees and sky seemed to dance in the pond’s surface. The watercolor allowed me to play with subtle color transitions, creating layers that mimicked the movement of water and the shifting play of light.
My second visit brought different conditions, with more pronounced shapes and a slightly warmer light that altered the reflection’s clarity. Despite the changes in the water’s surface, the energy of the scene remained, and I used the same loose, fluid approach to convey the beauty of the ever-changing reflection. This piece, like the first, is a unique portrayal of nature, but with its own distinct character, reflecting the changes in light and atmosphere from one visit to the next.
Both paintings explore the same location, but they speak to the inherent variability of nature—how the same place can feel completely different depending on the time of day, the weather, and the energy of the moment. the second one is titled: Lorette ponds take 2.
“Lorette Ponds” captures the playful beauty of reflections on still water. Painted during two separate visits to the ponds, these pieces are both unique explorations of light, color, and the natural world. Each time I visited, the water mirrored the surrounding trees, skies, and clouds in fascinating ways, creating a stunning, almost abstract reflection that was both fun and calming to paint.
On my first visit, the light was soft, and the reflections were crisp, with a gentle rippling that added texture to the scene. I focused on capturing the fluidity of the water, where the trees and sky seemed to dance in the pond’s surface. The watercolor allowed me to play with subtle color transitions, creating layers that mimicked the movement of water and the shifting play of light.
My second visit brought different conditions, with more pronounced shapes and a slightly warmer light that altered the reflection’s clarity. Despite the changes in the water’s surface, the energy of the scene remained, and I used the same loose, fluid approach to convey the beauty of the ever-changing reflection. This piece, like the first, is a unique portrayal of nature, but with its own distinct character, reflecting the changes in light and atmosphere from one visit to the next.
Both paintings explore the same location, but they speak to the inherent variability of nature—how the same place can feel completely different depending on the time of day, the weather, and the energy of the moment. the second one is titled: Lorette ponds take 2.
Additional Information:
Created using Winsor & Newton watercolors on 120 lb Cold Press watercolor paper by Archive.
The two pieces are unique studies of reflection, each capturing a different aspect of light, texture, and movement in the water.
Painted en plein air, each piece reflects the spontaneity and fluidity of working outdoors, allowing the watercolors to flow freely and capture the essence of the scene.
Both works are one-of-a-kind interpretations of the same subject, each offering a unique take on the shifting beauty of Lorette Ponds.
Perfect for collectors who appreciate the dynamic and ever-changing nature of water, reflections, and the way light interacts with the landscape.
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