Painting a Memory

As promised, I got back into the studio today. This is one I started back in the summer.....what better time to paint a happy summer scene than a cold, icy day in December? This is my son and his friend at our neighborhood pond, probably about 20 years ago. I purposely included the dark pine branches hanging down because the beach is surrounded by them and its shadows hold the scene, my memory, almost like an embrace. I didn't use a photo, this one came from a memory in my head. I'm a sentimental old gal and I love painting favorite memories.

The Boys at Greenland Pond
8x10, pastel