Boardman River

"Boardman River" -- plein air field study -- oil on birch panel 8x10" -- Margie Guyot

My friend Al Maciag and I were cruising around the "Seasonal Roads - Unplowed in Winter" areas, east of Traverse City when we stopped at a little campground.  It was really beautiful, with large pines, hemlocks, ancient oaks -- and this lovely stream.  


I was struck by the colors in the water and the reflections.  Painting water is always challenging, but fun.  It's always a juggling act: the water refuses to hold still and the light conditions are constantly changing.  But I find painting water addictive.


It was pretty chilly out, and breezy.  Thank goodness both of us had extra jackets along.  The water looked deep and not too far above freezing.  I bet the fishing was good along this stretch! 


The painting was quite wet when photographed; I couldn't escape the wet glare on the left and right sides.