- Plein air pastel landscape painting of reflections in a Michigan pond.
Pastel painting 11.5 inches x 8.5 inches
One morning last week I parked in a spot near my home where the "Cody" farm used to be. The local lore says that Buffalo Bill Cody's cousin owned the place and that Bill often visited there. Last year, the farm buildings were torn down and there's a nice little hill where the house used to be. It gave me a nice view of the pond across the street. Painting reflection is always challenging because the water changes every second. I survey the scene and then freeze in my mind where the lights and darks fall. If I don't make the decision at the beginning of the pastel painting, I am constantly chasing the fluctuating light and water patterns. It can make me crazy!
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