I found this saltwater lagoon on Discovery Bay while exploring the back roads of the Olympic peninsula. It’s a hidden gem! I especially liked the reflections of the trees and the house, as well as the long spit with clouds hovering above it.
I nearly had the place to myself. A woman runner stopped briefly to chat, and another woman passed by with her two old black labs. Several fishermen ignored me as they launched their skiffs at the boat ramp nearby.
It was raining when I got there, so I had a chance to test out the new umbrella that Guy gave me for my birthday. It works great. It has a spike that goes in the ground to support it, and it’s large enough to keep my painting dry.
I liked the distance that you captured with the land on the other side of the spit. It’s quite something to capture depth. What a cool umbrella Guy gave you. I had not seen one like it before.
Thanks, Warren! It’s an expensive umbrella and it works great. I’ve seen lots of other plein air artists using them, mostly for shade on a sunny day.
Excellent! So very peaceful. Your paintings have me feel like I am or have been there too.
Thanks, Elsie! I’m glad my paintings convey that feeling. I love being out in nature, and painting makes me feel connected to the scene I’m painting.
Very wet and colorful! Glad you got your site working again.
Thanks, Sugar! Guy did a great job in getting the newsletter to work again.