EGRET AT REST By Cecelia Lyden

acrylic/canvas

11x14

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I finally got out to paint. I hadn't picked up a brush since my operation in October. I had to push myself to go-I'm still having problems walking, carrying things;  plein air painting is all that and more. I'm so glad I did, though. The weather was mild and pleasant. The setting was peaceful and filled with wild life. It felt good to be painting again.

THE LONER By Cecelia Lyden

acrylic/stretched canvas

16x20

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This painting was done from a photo I took at Savannas Recreational Area in Fort Pierce. The egret perched on that twiggy-like branch had lots of other egrets he could have cavorted with, but chose to stay by himself the whole time I was there. I included him in another painting I did there that day- again-all alone.

PALM ON THE CANAL By Cecelia Lyden



acrylic

11x14

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Another beautiful day at the Savannas Recreational Park. This was our 3rd trip to this peaceful haven. I haven't seen any alligators yet [thank Heavens], but many different varieties of birds have appeared and up close , too.here are also many varieties of palm trees located here. As far as this painting is concerned, I can't quite get the intensity of the natural colors right. The sky shouhd be much lighter, but lowering its intensity or its color saturation level, washes out the colors of the grasses, water and palm tree. Though the image does appear to look washed out in this post. I'll work on it a little more later.