Trunks and Leaves

Although tree trunks 

figure prominently

 in this pastel

 the subject was actually

 "leaves".

Here at the beginning of autumn,

the foliage is dense and lively.

But hints of the impending 

seasonal changes 

are peaking out here and there. 

Movement throughout 

is carried by the vivid greens. 

Forest Interior - Leslie Snider

Before and After

Beginning

Colour and Light - Leslie Snider

Colour and Light - Leslie Snider

Here a beginning and the final stage

 plus a variation.

I rather like the beginning of my first marsh scene

 and wish I'd left it at that fresh stage!

My variation has a boldness

that was lost in my earlier example.

Marsh Variation

I'm constantly fascinated by marshes.

The combination of water, sky, vegetation and wildlife 

under various light and seasonal conditions

makes for constant surprises.

This example shows the effect of rain, 

cooling down the colours of the foliage.

The only hint of warmth 

is the pink of the sunrise 

reflecting in the water.

Marsh Variation - Leslie Snider

Here is an example from earlier this year,

also early morning, overcast and moody

 but with out the effect of rain.

Marsh Variation - Leslie Snider

 

Contrasting Views

Can't stay away from autumn scenes,

the opportunity to work

 with warmer colour schemes

is too tempting!

Contrasting views:

The first looking along a farmer's field,

early morning mist in the distance,

 the last of autumn colour clinging to the trees. 

Autumn 2017 - Leslie Snider

This second is deeper into the wooded trail

(known as the K&P Trail for Kingstonians).

The leaves carpeting the ground,

 highlighted by shafts of light

coming through the density of trees. 

Fallen Leaves - Leslie Snider

Both sketches in pastel.

Across the Fields

Two new pastel sketches -
This first, a celebration of fading autumn colour.

Across the Autumn Fields

This second sketch from earlier in the month- 
Another view across the fields.
Here I'm tuning into the more subtle variations of marsh grasses.

Across the Autumn Fields

 

Black Lake Variations

I'm still working on the theme of reflections.

Here: two views : same scene.

This first pastel - a warm and sunny,late summer day.

As this was the scene from my campsite,

I had the opportunity to sit comfortably

( for the afternoon)

 and study the changing light and wind.

Clouds and breezes came and went.

Black Lake Summer Day

Then briefly....

 a moment in time...

when the puffy clouds 

were gliding across the sky 

and the water, clear, flat and glossy.

Black Lake Dawn

This second example: a photo...

same scene: early morning.

Again fleeting brief

and on reflection

(excuse the pun)

the photo said it all

no need to get out the pastels!

More Reflections

Still staring into the water!

Leslie Snider - pastel