Yesterday’s post highlighted an artwork I painted for my son. The painting – Washington’s Last Cantonment – was created after I’d painted a canvas for his sister.
For the acrylic (above), I used several old reference images – some of the fish – like the large koi – were directly inspired from those images (apologies to the brilliant artists – I’ve been unable to locate their names to properly credit) – a few of the other fish swim in my head – and now – on my daughter’s apartment wall. She’d requested the specific water color…for interior decor ‘matchi-ness’:)
Both paintings are 4′ x 2′ – each a labor of love. As much as I don’t enjoy painting landscapes, water scenes run a close second. I find the most joy in creating cryptids and creatures. I don’t know why or what to think of that. Perhaps, I shouldn’t ponder fangs and claws too deeply. These thoughts might reveal lurking images in the sub-basement brain;)
Looks to be another cold beautiful day here in the Hudson Valley.
Keep warm,
am:)
anntogether 
The painting is very beautiful, Ann! Love it. 🥰
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Thank you, John
Hope you’re warming up for a beautiful merry😁🌟
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You are welcome, Ann. ❤️
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Beautiful painting. Have a great holiday.
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thank you, Georgiann
Warm Christmas wishes to you too🌲
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Another gorgeous (sorry, I’m running out of superlatives) canvas, AnnMarie! Gosh, is there anything you *can’t* paint? I don’t think so. Men on horses, fish in their element—wunderbar. Your kids are mighty lucky to have such a talented mom! DS 🐟🐠
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hi ds
thank you for the kind words – as you know – it’s difficult to judge one’s own art from a gentle distance – i look at these paintings and see only my ‘could have been better, shoulda been better’ choices –
it’s almost Christmas! woo hoo!!! 🌟🌲
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