Tuesday, August 20, 2013

New Cumberland Spillway - acrylic plein air landscape painting of the Yellow Breeches by Pennsylvania Contemporary Artist Pat Koscienski

New Cumberland Spillway
14" x 11"
Acrylic on stretched canvas

This painting was started on 6-19-13 when some of the members of the SVPAP (Susquehanna Valley Plein Air Painters) met at this park.  I usually never paint longer than 2-3 hrs because of the light change.  However, I was not satisfied with the painting and went back by myself July 26, over a month later,  and did another 2-3 hrs worth of work. The painting doesn't have the 2 hr fast draw look, but I'm liking the more finished look a little better.   I walk this park several times a week, weather permitting.  It is 3/4 miles around, with the Yellow Breeches surrounding over half of the walk.  It is beautiful and during my 3 mile walk, I spend a lot of time studying this section of the stream.  New Cumberland, Pa., is where this stream empties into the Susquehanna River.  It is a fisherman's dream, and never a day goes by when there isn't at least 1 fisherman throwing out his line, but more often there are several.  The spillway is their favorite spot.  If you have any questions, or wish to purchase contact PAT.  If you would like to see more of my paintings, both representational and abstract, please visit my website and blogspot at:

4 comments:

Sue Marrazzo Fine Art said...

So tranquil!

Kathy Michels said...

This is such a beautiful, peaceful scene. Love the gorgeous colors!

Mary Beth Brath said...

Great post Pat. The Yellow Breeches is so lovely. We could paint along that creek our entire lives and still be inspired. Phillip belongs to The Yellow Breeches Watershed Association.

Cecelia Lyden said...

It's a peaceful setting, but your painting is strong, vibrant and lively.