A State of Solitude at Powell’s Pt. Park
A State of Solitude
The air is clear and crisp this morning. We have been blessed with another gorgeous autumn day. Today the park tantalizes one with an array of subject matter. Decisions must be made before the noon sun fades autumn’s brilliance.
Finally, across the ocean a strip of land beckons to be captured on canvas. Slats of light drape gracefully over land and foliage; while pockets of shadow add to its drama and mystic.
Senses engaged, a rhythm of paint and motion begins as an intuitive voice guides the way. Directed thought gently disappears as the mind quiets and the present takes precedence. A state of utter solitude occurs, interrupted only by nature’s activity within the area.
Debbie Lamey-MacDonald
Powell’s Point Park, Nova Scotia
This weekend I took full advantage of the weather when the sun decided to visit! The park will be closing soon, therefore I am trying to paint on location as much as possible. I also took some time to explore new nooks and crannies at the park that I had not viewed before.
It continues to amaze me how many angles and different vantage points I can find as new subject matter to paint. There is an endless array of subjects and inspiration! Visiting at different times of day add to the abundance of subjects.
Today, I met a person kayaking in the bay. We chatted about the absolute beauty of the park. It was one of those perfect autumn days you wish could go on forever!
October 5th, 2009 at 1:38 am
Another beautiful work. You know I love your color combination. But this time I have a question. The clouds in the photo look more distant and linear, but in your painting, they look fluffier and closer. Is that because the clouds changed throughout the day, or is it to match the style of the rest of the painting?
October 5th, 2009 at 10:23 pm
Great question Steven! You are so observant! Must be all that great filming you do.
The clouds actually did change from the time I took the photo. I didn’t particularly care for the clouds earlier in the day as I found them flat and lifeless. I liked the fluffier clouds –they felt lively and seemed to suit the mood of my painting. So I took artistic license and added a bit of what they had become as well as my own artistic interpretion! LOL
Thanks for your nice comments as well! I tend to lean towards clear, bright colors while outdoors as I find them positive and cheerful.
October 6th, 2009 at 12:19 am
Excellent answer! I suspect they had changed throughout the course of the day & I agree that painting them realistically from time of photo wouldn’t have worked in the end. Wish I could sometimes change China’s gray skies to blue when filming here!
Digital technology is no cheap thing.
October 6th, 2009 at 9:40 pm
Love the fall colors. Your painting captures it perfectly. The picture of your easel makes me want to be there learning to paint plein air with you.
October 9th, 2009 at 5:37 pm
Debbie,
Great views of the park, love the colors of the autumn trees. Fall is a great time of year. Take it all in before the winter comes.