Thursday, March 22, 2012

Leslie Gulch


Leslie Gulch, Owyhee Reservoir
Watercolor
11 x 14


So this is the Owyhee Reservoir in Oregon. It sits just outside of the Idaho border. This lake brings back memories of long fishing days with my family, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, and an ice cold coke! We had so much fun. And if you want to catch tons of fish when you go out, this is the place!

I had so much fun with this painting. I love using color and playing with new ideas. This is the first painting I have done with water like this, and I think I will continue to improve on it as I do more like this. I love the towers I had to work with here. These giant rock formations are breathtaking and the colors are stunning!

10 comments:

  1. Jen, I love it!! Your color choice and use are fabulous, and you did such a great job of the water! And I can see from the painting that you loved every minute!
    [I am smiling with pleasure as I write this] :)

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    1. Haha.. Thank you Kathryn! I really did have fun with it! And I love the color too :)

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  2. After visiting your blog, I would love to go to Oregon. This is so beautifully painted and I look forward to your next piece.

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    1. Thank you! That is very kind, and I feel that every state has it's own unique beauty!

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  3. Beautiful water effect! congratulations!

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  4. This is so beautiful Jen. I absolutely LOVE the colors in the reflection!

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  5. Beautifully handled Jennifer. A lovely piece!

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