Croton Pond is a painting by AnnaJo Vahle which was uploaded on March 28th, 2015.
Croton Pond
I painted this plein air along Tropical Trail on Merritt Island, Florida. It is just a couple miles from my home. It is a little pond that I drive... more
by AnnaJo Vahle
Title
Croton Pond
Artist
AnnaJo Vahle
Medium
Painting - Acrylic On Canvas
Description
I painted this plein air along Tropical Trail on Merritt Island, Florida. It is just a couple miles from my home. It is a little pond that I drive by on a daily basis. I have been meaning to paint it for quite awhile. The weather has been so nice of late. I have been feeling better. I always seem to feel better when I am outside in the sun.
I drove my van through the vacant lot next to the pond. Sitting in the tailgate of my van, I set up my French easel. As I was painting, a few ducks flew out of the bushes. I hadn't even noticed that they were there! That was such a nice surprise. Then a flock of ibisis flew in to see what I was up to. There must have been thirty or forty of them. They marched single file along the shore of the pond right in front of me. I debated with myself whether I should add them to the scene but they flew away before I was ready to do so.
A man stopped by. He came up to me from the side of the road and introduced himself to me. He told me that he was a preacher. He asked politely if I minded if he prayed for me. I smiled and said that would be nice. He stood next to me and prayed that I would create a nice painting. When he finished, he thanked me and left!
This is the result...a 16 by 20 inch acrylic painting.
Uploaded
March 28th, 2015
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Comments (35)
Gary F Richards
Outstanding spring/pond composition, lighting, shading, beautiful color and artwork! F/L voted
Laurel Adams
AnnaJo, I am revisiting this stunning beauty...and treating myself to a magical moment in your portfolio visiting my favs! Thank you for these treasured glimpses of beauty... Magic!
Henryk Gorecki
Fantastic swamp,beautiful details,perfect colors and mysterious mood!Masterful painting,AnnaJo!-L/F
Teresa Pascos
Very beautiful painting AnnaJo!!! Your choice of colours give it a magical feeling. L/F
Henryk Gorecki
Fantastic painting,AnnaJo!Beautiful wild place,wonderful forest and excellent details!-L,F
Madalena Lobao-Tello
CONGRATULATIONS!! Featured on Iberoamerican Colors. Great artwork. Love the colours and composition !!
ANA MARIA EDULESCU
What an absolute marvel this painting is, AnnaJo ! Stunning details and gorgeous use of colors. f,l
AnnaJo Vahle replied:
Thank you so much, Ana Maria. Such words from a colorist like yourself is especially sweet.
Madalena Lobao-Tello
CONGRATULATIONS!! Featured on Women Painters. Great work! Love how you have done this!!!
Georgiana Romanovna
Congratulations, your artwork has been featured in the group Art From The Heart. f/l/g+