Autumn Pond, Forth Mountain

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Comment by Michael McGuire on October 3, 2010 at 16:41

Thanks Elaine. I pushed that blue as far as I could without making it too garish!

Comment by Elaine Hurst on October 3, 2010 at 1:06

This is wonderful! The blue in the bit of pond/stream really is beautiful. Your paintings have such a nice calm feel.

Comment by Michael McGuire on September 30, 2010 at 10:34

Thanks Neil. That "softness" isn't deliberate. It's just something that has evolved over the last year or so, probably as a result of putting more time into plein air work. My plein airs looked very different as recently as two years ago.

Comment by Michael McGuire on September 22, 2010 at 12:56

Thanks David and Norah. I think that was what attracted me to the scene in the first place,

Comment by Norah Blount on September 22, 2010 at 12:46

Yes - its that lovely blue in the pond which makes this one stand out for me

Comment by David Diaz on September 21, 2010 at 18:18

That bit of blue just electrifies the whole piece-- nice feel---we have a canal tow path in Md. that this reminds me of

Comment by Michael McGuire on September 21, 2010 at 17:54

Thanks "Administrator" and Kevin. You can't beat a dirty old boghole for painting inspiration!

Comment by Kevin Gough on September 20, 2010 at 21:35

It has your own special touch, great atmosphere and the water is once again excellent!!!

Comment by Plein Eire Administrator on September 20, 2010 at 17:58

Like I said yesterday....Its all about the water! Super stuff.