There’s something attractive to the eye about a bend in the road. The gentle curve, the disappearing lines that meet at the horizon, the trees bending overhead, especially when the fall foliage is turning red and yellow.
I made this painting under my umbrella on a rainy morning. The FedEx guy stopped and said, “All right!” The Amazon driver said, “I like your painting.” Another young guy in a pickup said, “I never realized my street was so beautiful.” It was nice to get affirmation from younger guys.
The fall foliage will soon be gone and the trees will be bare and forlorn, Meanwhile, I’m trying to learn how to paint the foliage. Here’s another one.
There’s also the mystery, the anticipation of what’s around the bend which bring interest to the viewer. The fall foliage really adds to the pictures. In the second, you have achieved some delicacy that I find amazing with watercolor. Good work.
Thanks, Warren! Anticipation, mystery… I’m glad you perceive those things.