March

Two views of the Columbia River Gorge, both 8" x 16", adding to two previous paintings in the same format, from my photos. The views from Rooster Rock State Park never fail to inspire me.

 Columbia Gorge October, 9" x 12"

Crown Point from Rooster Rock State Park, 9" x 12"

Plein air in the Columbia Gorge, a great way to spend an Autumn day!  The river level is low, revealing sand and grasses.  Deciduous trees at Rooster Rock State Park are turning gold and orange.  Morning fog turned to changing clouds with sunlight causing sparkle and glow.

Gorge re-visited

A few days ago, I painted one of my favorite places to visit, Rooster Rock State Park on the Columbia Gorge, from a photo reference.  The photo was taken at twilight a few years ago at the river's edge, at the end of the "nudist beach".  There were no nudists then, just quiet, peace and solitude, my hubby and me.  Today I went back to the Gorge to paint en plein air, but it was so windy I could hardly stand up let alone hold onto my brushes and expect my easel to stay put.  So took some photos and kept looking for the perfect place to paint, until I found it.