Another attempt to sketch the intangible. Delighting in what i can do with just paper, graphite & kneaded eraser.
Due to the light, the scene changes every hour. Sometimes one needs to bring on some colors to emphasis the mood.
Just a few strokes of green & blues does the trick to convey a soft afternoon along the Connecticut River. Do click on link to see more images.
Audubon Sharon, CT...the center has over 1,000 acres of forestland with many miles of trials & 2 ponds. A gorgeous Cottage garden & the aviary is always fun with birds of prey.
It's a rehabilitation clinic for injured wildlife. A good opportunity to spend some time with an owl. One can get up close & personal with an eagle!
Timeless quality of a beautiful location, thru the use of lights & darks. By squinting, it's easy to see the contrasting shapes.
Once again, I prefer to start off with charcoal tone paper.
My kneaded eraser gives me the lights of the sky & river. I finish the sketch with a dark charcoal which define the shadows of the marsh & tree.
Florene Griswold Museum sits by the bucolic Connecticut River. It's the famed home of the Lyme Art Colony. House & garden inspired a generation of artist. 
I'm so familiar with the area, that finding a pretty spot by the water to paint was pretty easy.
