Adirondack Vista

A rainy morning provided me a chance to complete another painting. This one is an Adirondack vista of distant rolling hills fading into the mist of one of the many small lakes here in upstate New York. The “mountains”of the Adirondacks are more rounded than the jagged Rockies. Erosion has softened the peaks. While there are still rugged areas, many appear like camel humps. There are as many of these soft mountains as there are lakes in the Adirondacks. 

This painting is about depth. Hills upon hills. Trees upon trees. Each element getting closer and a bit more detailed. The little lake below is for the most part calm. The painting was all about layering each mass as it approaches the viewer. As with any experimental painting, there are things I would do differently the next time. 

Overall, I’m happy with the result. It looks the way my mind remembers the many hikes I’ve done around Old Forge. It’s quiet and serene.