Study, Bliss

This moment comes from the Great Smoky Mountains in East Tennessee. We’ve had dry conditions for much of the past couple of autumn seasons. The resulting low water levels along the rivers have revealed boulders that are normally tucked beneath the roaring cascades. I liked the juxtaposition of the rough textures in the rocks against the colorful trees.

When I’m outside to paint on beautiful days like this, it is, indeed, pure bliss.

This is the second autumn landscape from the Great Smoky Mountains in this year's 25 Days of Minis; Study, In the Key of Life is also available.