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May 27 2023 in the Lost River Range of Idaho, a very high section of the Rocky Mountains. Just two roads cross this range. On October 1983 the region was shaken by the Borah Peak earthquake, magnitude 6.9; Lost River Range rose up while Big Lost River Valley dropped, resulting in a fault scarp of almost 4.3m along the mountains' base. This painting "Light in the Rockies" celebrates Diamond Peak, third highest peak in Idaho at 3719m. Throughout this afternoon the atmosphere was volatile with heavy rain and hail limiting visibility, little chance of setting up a pochade box to start a painting. But as the road descended sharply into the Snake River Valley near the town of Arco, there appeared this heavenly panorama of light.
May 27 2023 in the Lost River Range of Idaho, a very high section of the Rocky Mountains. Just two roads cross this range. On October 1983 the region was shaken by the Borah Peak earthquake, magnitude 6.9; Lost River Range rose up while Big Lost River Valley dropped, resulting in a fault scarp of almost 4.3m along the mountains' base. This painting "Light in the Rockies" celebrates Diamond Peak, third highest peak in Idaho at 3719m. Throughout this afternoon the atmosphere was volatile with heavy rain and hail limiting visibility, little chance of setting up a pochade box to start a painting. But as the road descended sharply into the Snake River Valley near the town of Arco, there appeared this heavenly panorama of light.
In spite of unseasonable cold, the daffodils have made their appearance everywhere. Beacon Hill Park is in the middle of Victoria and there are cultured areas and natural areas. To drive along our Dallas Road with the ocean on one side, and the hill of daffodils on the other , is a treat. The sun made a break though, just warm enough and long enough to do this painting.
While out doing my steps for the day I was struck by the picture of two enormous ships in dry dock in the middle of the city. They should be in the water, and usually dry docks are in more commercial areas. T o add to the the incongruity of the image was the bright red and blue, brightening up the paled down grey Victoria. After taking a few artistic liberties, now I am very pleased with the finished product. Hope you enjoy it.
Watercolor painting of chicken at coop from a reference photo I took in Lebanon.
Watercolor painting from a reference photo I took while at Albert marina in Ontario.
oil painting