"The Invitation"

This large painting looks over Jordan Pond to The Bubbles beyond. The green Adirondack chairs beckon you to have a seat and survey the brilliant fall foliage around the pond (hence the title, "The Invitation"). Notice how deep the blue water is - that's because the air is cooler. It has a powerful impact with the vibrant fall foliage. The chairs were positioned just this way in my original photograph. I love how the arms are barely touching, as if they are having a conversation.

This full sheet watercolor painting has a lot of details to take in. It took me more than 3 weeks to complete, and the chairs alone took 2 1/2 hours to draw. I'm so happy with the way it turned out, especially the crisp focus of the chairs (they have an almost photo-real quality).

My painting of The Bubbles focuses on the mountains and shows a closer look of the wildflowers in the field. I have prints of both paintings available.

You may see more paintings of Acadia National Park and other Maine scenery in my Landscapes Gallery.