The landscape is always changing and some times it is best when those changes are subtle. I like the color and feel of the landscape once the snow melts before all the green growth moves in. There is a sort of peaceful and calm demeanor to this landscape with the shoreline reshaped after the forces of Winter. Most people may not observe this time of year but I think that approach is a lost opportunity.
This watercolor was painted on one of the thicker papers - 300 lb cold press to be exact. This paper gives you more time to work your washes which can be a real benefit. There is a quality to this paper that I really like. I find I can do nice blending of pigments on this paper, too. Even though it is a thicker paper it still warps a bit. However, I paint quite wet which contributes to that warping.
Nevertheless, I think it is an excellent paper for plein air painting. This picture is probably more of a study than a finished landscape which I am okay with. You won't learn anything if you don't try.
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