113016 12x16 Creek Near Strahl Lake in Brown County State Park

This is the last painting in the Arts in the Parks project grant for 2016.  I went out to Strahl Lake in the Brown County State Park on November 30, 2016 to paint. I had already scouted out the location and, although the lake and waterfall at the dam are gorgeous, I really loved this creek through the forest near the lake's dam.  What can I say?  I LOVE painting the forest!

The day was 50 degrees and overcast which makes for a very ethereal light in the woods.

Here's a long view of the plein air set up in the forest.

Adding the final touches!

And the finished painting:  "Creek Near Strahl Lake, November 30, 2016", plein air oil on panel, 12" x 16", c. Charlene Marsh.

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Happy Trails and Happy New Year!  Wishing you many blessings in 2017!

Charlene