Downstream

Winter can be dark and grim or bright and sunny, both metaphorically and in reality. This year has been no exception but lately the weather had moderated. Grey skies sometimes but sunshine too; brutal cold but a few days above 50 degrees. Of course, most days have been studio days, but as the sun comes back and days lengthen the outdoors will beckon. 

Meantime, this is an image of Druid Hill Creek about a half mile downstream from my home studio. It flows through a few acres of woods before emptying into Grays Lake, another place that I've painted many times. This one is a studio work based on many references.

"Downstream, Druid Hill Creek," oil on panel