Nisqually Spring

Nisqually is a beautiful nature preserve close to my home. I painted this oil En Plein Air over 2 sessions in March of this year. I was struct by the beautiful blue sky reflected in the water and the golds of the branches just ready to start leafing out. It's always a challenge to paint here at the base of the Puget Sound due to winds and sudden rain squalls, but I am always rewarded by the beauty of this protected landscape.