Bayou Dorcheat In Progress

I grew up near Bayou Dorcheat in Arkansas. It is a beautiful stream that has its origin in Arkansas and eventually empties into Lake Bistineau, Louisiana. Practically all of the Bayou is inaccessible except by boat.  Back in 2014 my brother, John, the ultimate fisherman, camper and explorer drove me into areas he knew to be accessible with only a 4 wheel drive truck so that I could take photographs.  I have used these photos as reference for an earlier painting my other brother, Bob, had commissioned.  Bayous like Dorcheat are simply the most beautiful examples of water, plant, animal life that mingle and reflect.  The cypress that rise out of the water are straight, strong and topped with delicate leaves.  I chose to paint the Bayou again to meet the requirements of the Copley Society of Art's call for the summer member's show, Summer Reflections. I'm going with the literal interpretation of reflections.  

Coming Out of the Darkness

Coming Out of the Darkness, 2020, Oil on Panel, 10"x10"

When the little Goldfinch fly they do so with a swooping up and down motion that resembles a scalloped edge.  They flap their wings for momentum, then relax wherein they begin to drop.  This guy had just left a perch on a branch.  I have submitted it to the Judith Klein Gallery in New Bedford, MA for consideration into the show, "Into the Light".  It is a thematic show to hopefully celebrate the end of the most critical Covid-19 times.