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Shohola Lake

Catching up in the new year

Although it’s been a while since you’ve seen a post from me, I have (really!) been busy making art.  Just haven’t made the time to share it.  So here’s some of my latest…

About a month ago, there was an art display in Narrowsburg, NY.  The requirement was the size could not be larger than 6”x6”.  There were so many entries, giving lots of inspiration!  I decided some of my hike sketches might work in that size, so I ordered several wood panels, and got to work.   A good way to present watercolors is to mount it to the board, then coat it with a wax resist. Now you have a piece that’s ready to hang, or just sit on a shelf.  

These first two are from Shohola Falls. It was a calm sunny day, and I had most of the place to myself to sit and sketch, or just enjoy the music of the falls. The small island in the lake needed to be sketched, as it was begging to be noticed. (It seems the waterfalls get all of the attention.)

Shohola falls

Shohola Lake
The next two are from Three Mountain Ponds hike near the Delaware Water Gap.  This is the “third” pond I guess, and what a treasure it is.  The first time I saw it, I fell in love with the simplicity and calm feeling of it. The other – bent tree is an example of “trees with character”.  Every tree has its own personality and this one says “Get out of my way, I’m growing!” 😉

Three Mountain Ponds

Three Mountain Ponds tree
It was fun to do this short video sharing music with these four. 🎶

Our local small (but growing!) artist group may be able to display some of our work in the spring.
Of course, I’ll let you know when!  Meanwhile, I have a few more getting ready to mount and will
be sharing them soon.  Stay warm!
Map Oregon & Washington

Headed west (northwest, that is)

Time to “just go” again!  International travel is not a sure thing, so I’ll stick to the USA instead. The northwest scenery – mountains, woods, and waterfalls just look amazing.   I am trying to choose this lighter pack that folds to pocket size, but may end up with my usual one. Here’s a “selfie” and a quick map.
Looking forward to catching up with a dear friend, hiking, dining and wine! Hope to share some gorgeous views and sketches.

New Outlander day pack

   New Outlander day pack

Map Oregon & Washington  Selfie art by bernadette

Adams Falls

Ricketts Glen State Park

Just had my first visit to this place, and well, it definitely will not be my last!

Called one of the top hikes of the east,  it’s a lovely mélange of large and small waterfalls, each with its own character, in woods with trees over 300 years old.  Colonel R. Bruce Ricketts named the falls after American Indian tribes, and some after friends and family.

I was lucky to enjoy this trip meeting an online friend in person for the first time.  Not only does she know the Glen well, she very patiently sat while I did a quick sketch or two.  Thank you Elizabeth! I hope to return soon!

Fallen tree across the stream

I wonder how old this tree was, when it gave up and laid across the stream. The swirls in the bark and uneven protrusions give it such character.

Adams Falls

Adams Falls are the easiest falls to get to, and a short distance from the road. Just stunning! I could’ve sat here and enjoyed it all day.