I walk along the bluff overlooking the Willamette River several times a week, and this is one of my favorite views. I particularly enjoy it in late afternoon when the sunlight skims over the top of the distant hills and lights up the promontory. Right now the new grass makes the hillside a glowing lime green. Across the river is an industrial area, and on this side ships dock on Swan Island, although it is not really an island. I stopped to do this sketch in my little 3″ x 5″ moleskine on one of my recent walks. I did the original sketch in graphite, then added watercolors at home.
The View from the Bluff
March 25, 2010 by · 10 Comments
This blog is about my journey as a botanical artist--what I am learning, what inspires me and what I am currently drawing or painting. My desire is to continually hone my skills to better express my wonder and gratitude for the beauty of the creation around me in the Pacific Northwest (USA).
Great sketch Janene.
You are so lucky to be able enjoy this view.
You did an amazing job on this one!
This looks really nice. I like the look of a misty or overcast morning out by the mountains.
This looks great – and very expressive, I can feel it like I’m there. I love paintings that manage to do that!
You have a lot of beautiful an varied work on your blog!
What a wonderful view to be able to sketch and paint so artfully. Also, how wonderful that you were able to be out to sketch. I envy people who can do that often. Great work here.
Also, thank you for coming by and leaving such wonderful comments on my art. It is much appreciated.
I agree with travelingsuep – how lucky you are to have such a great view. I can see why you wanted to sketch it.
-Krista
http://www.kristameister.com
This has a real nice feel to it. I love the clouds in the mountains and I think the composition is great.
Lovely sketch! Green and blue, my favourite colors! 🙂
I love the blue atmospheric effect in the background. Beautiful painting!
Thank you very much!