I have spent the last two days nonstop painting for a plein air contest in Jasper. I set up yesterday morning at a boat ramp overlooking Patoka Lake. The sun was rising behind this grouping of trees, silhouetting them and sending a beautiful dark reflection onto the lake. I worked on a panel toned with medium grey which caused lovely little dashes of silver to poke through where the paint was thinner or absent. I also primed this panel myself using an acrylic gesso which turned out to be really absorbent and enjoyable to work on, almost a chalky feel to the surface.
I actually am lucky enough to drive past this view every morning on my way to work. It can be really magical depending on the fog rising off the lake or the colors of the sunrise. I am going to have to get back here more often to paint. You may see many more of this location.
