A Local Landscape

(C) 2020 Dale DiMauro

Even though it gets dark early at this time of year there is something special about this period prior to snow and ice arriving. This is the time of year when all the colors fade away. The structure of the landscape reveals itself. Much of the bird activity is long gone.

However, the light at mid-day can be quite appealing. The siennas and ochres dominate the landscape.

Recently, I have been using mop or quill brushes more and more in my watercolor painting. They offer a variety of strokes from a wide wash to fine lines while maintaining a fine point. For some of these watercolors I use just two brushes.