Don't forget your greens

(C) 2018 Dale DiMauro

Recently, I went on two kayak outings in southern Vermont. One was at Lowell Lake, a gem of a paddle on such a beautiful body of water with clear, clean water and islands to boot. The other paddle was with the current on the Connecticut River. After paddling on ponds and small lakes over the last year, the Connecticut River seemed huge. Almost the feel of a small ocean. It took some effort to cross the river with it's moving water and obstacles of fallen trees and rocks just below and above the surface etc.

The overall feeling both paddles left in my psyche is the richness of the color of green at this time of year. Not only has the foliage come out in abundance recently, but we are surrounded by warm and cool greens every where we go. After all it is the Green Mountain State.

With the influence of green on my mind I have been experimenting by painting several verdant landscapes. I have been playing with the tooth of the paper to create atmospheric affects as well as utilizing different green combinations. This is an imaginary landscape drawn from my recent experience out on the water.