The End of Winter(Season)

(C) 2020 Dale DiMauro

Today was an exciting day. I was able to paint some this morning. For nearly ten days I have had allergies bothering my eyes to the point where it was hard to read, write or even paint. 

During this period a new watercolor brush arrived which I could not use due to the pollen from maple trees. I have been told invisible pollen such as from a maple tree can be the most bothersome. In contrast, visible pollen from say a birch, is not so troublesome, even though the cotton-like balls which blow around are irritating to look at.

This watercolor was inspired by a visit to Living Memorial Park, in Brattleboro, just before the state of Vermont was shutdown, towards the end of March, due to COVID-19. As the days continue to increase in length while certain deciduous trees are yet to leaf out, we can experience this special quality of light projecting on the landscape.