It’s another start, and it’s a good one. This is the beginning of a painting showing how dawn looks in northern Maine, along the coast. I’m working with reference photos taken one early morning near the Canadian border, as well as memories of how simple–but rich–the colors were.

Right now, many areas are just simple shapes, with color and/or tone suggested. But, despite my eagerness to tweak the reflections too early, I’m pleased with how this painting looks.

This is an oil painting on an 18″ x 36″ canvas.