Photgraphic study showing lily pads in late afternoon light

Photographic study – lily pads and tree reflections, nearing sunset

Field trips to the pond at Hamlen Woods always yield interesting subjects for paintings. These photos, along with others I’ve taken recently, will provide inspiration for a group of new pondscapes. I never rely on one photo for a painting, but use artistic licence to combine, exaggerate, and edit many photos  – all in service to a  series of paintings that will capture the feel of the place.