Today we went to Birch Point State Park and dodged short spells of light rain. It is a wonderful place with fabulous light, and it has become one of my favorite places to paint. The light is always ephemeral and cool and the colorful rocks have perfect weather worn shapes. I have painted this scene many times but I just love to try to capture the sturdiness of the trees and the light and shadow on the rocks.
12×16 watercolor on 300lb arches block
no.1
Holding back the wind
Rooted deep in stone and time
On coasts trees defend
no.2
Morning lifts its’ shade
Casting shadows on the rocks
Pines stand sturdy
poems copyright Steve Fleming 2016