When we moved back to Central New York after many years away, we were enchanted by all the water - everywhere! Down the road from our house, water cascaded over a dam for an old power plant. Along the next road, water rushed through a boulder-strewn creek. The old Erie Canal meandered nearby. Beautiful Cazenovia Lake was minutes away, and Lake Ontario shimmered on the distant horizon. Perhaps most mesmerizing was powerful Chittenango Falls, which has been a destination for generations of nature lovers. Last week, I completed this oil painting, "Spring Frenzy," of rushing Chittengo Creek. I contrasted the delicate budding foliage along the shore with the bold power of water. Can you feel how cold the water is? |
I love the energy and the colors in this painting. Thanks for sharing it!
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