Beside Doe Lake

Another painting from Frontenac Park. The path comes very near the lake at this spot and disappears in the distance. I liked the play of light and shadows. I'm also trying to work on water reflections and this gave me a chance to do that as well.



Beside Doe Lake (soft pastel, 8x11)

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Newest Guitar

I currently have a new guitar. And a very fancy one at that.


Every time I take my guitar out of its' case somebody climbs in and gets comfy.


Apparently it is THE place to be even if you have to cram your big black self into the tiny space the guitar neck fits into. Of course that brings you closer enough that you can poke your buddy and get him to leave.


And then you can have the big spot all to yourself to relax in.


My cats are clearly hard done by.

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Location:Kingston, Ontario

Doe Lake Lily Pads with Boulders

Another painting from Doe Lake in Frontenac Park. This little point of boulders was a surprise but the light reflecting in and around the rocks and lily pads was amazing.


Doe Lake Lily Pads with Boulders (soft pastel, 8x10)

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Cat Woods After the Rain

Cataraqui Woods After The Rain (soft pastel, 8x11)

I loved the bands of colour in the grasses in front of these two trees I saw driving home from work one night.



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Former Heronry on the Doe Lake Loop

Went for a lovely hike in Frontenac Park and sat for a while talking with a friend beside this former heronry. Was lucky enough to see a pair of herons but all of the dead trees except one have rotted off so they have moved the nesting ground elsewhere. Found out that they coexist peacefully with osprey. The osprey are the strong arms and the herons are the warning bells. The light changed here gradually as we sat and talked. But two things continually caught the eye. The fallen tree in the sun light and the colours of the interestingly shaped sky reflection in the water. The birds were way back in the corner of the pond and you could hear them squawking but you could only really see them if you knew where to look. Fortunately we had seen them land.


Old Heronry on the Doe Lake Loop (soft pastel on paper, 8x11)

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