While taking a scenic drive around Cape Cod one day I spotted this dinghy drifting about on it's anchor. There were several small boats similar to it and they all seemed to dance about on the water as the ripples and wind gently rolled in. The effect was very relaxing and soothing and I decided right away to try to convey the trance like feeling in my painting. I decided to eliminate all the other boats and surrounding details and focus on this one boat, the ripples, and the reflection in the unending surface of the water as it receded from view. I used a palette knife for most of the painting, quickly applying thick layers that wrap around the edge of the canvas to give the water a continuous feeling.
Beautiful Ellen!
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