April 14, 2009

Thin Ice on Cooper's Cove



This painting was inspired by an early morning winter visit to Cooper's Cove. I was able to capture this peaceful scene, along with the thin layers of ice floating on the mirror like surface of the water, while in the distance hung a soft morning mist. I thought this composition worked well with a vertical style canvas.

Oil painting on a 12" by 36" stretched canvas. No longer Available
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2 comments:

  1. JaneApril 19, 2009 at 1:52 AM

    Hey Len...this painting has turned out beautiful! and your right about the choice of vertical canvas too. It's wonderful that you took the original photo...makes it extra special!

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  2. LenApril 19, 2009 at 8:07 PM

    Thanks Jane! I appreciate your comments! Maybe you can come here some time and see this scene with your own eyes. :-)

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