Duluth Waterfalls

Studies, Congdon park and Lester Park, Duluth, each one is 4.5x6, 2012

Here is more of the work I did while in Duluth.  I am amazed at how you can be just a few blocks from downtown and be in the woods next to a beautiful waterfall.  Congdon (spelling?) park is lower than the surrounding landscape which makes it feel even more secluded.  The moss grows thick.  In the fall the moss blooms bright red.  I hope to go back to see that again.

Water and Rocks and Bridges

Amnity Creek Duluth, watercolor, 9x12, 2012

Many thanks to Jill for suggesting this spot!  It has got it all, water, rocks, a bridge with a semi-circle form.  This painting needs a bit more before I will call it done.

Banning State Park Kettle River Rapids, watercolor, 9x12, 2012

I think this one is done.  On the way home from Duluth, I noticed the outside temperature rose from about 48 to 65 by the time I passed Moose Lake.  And the sun came out.  I did not see the sun the whole weekend in Duluth.  I decided to stop at Banning State Park to do more painting and hiking.  This spot is called "Dragon Tooth" on the hiking map.  I think the actual Dragon Tooth rock is on the other side and I left it out because it messed up the composition.  If I go there again, I may try to work it in.  Somewhere in my house is an unfinished picture of this same spot from about three years ago.  I want to find it.