Eagle Lake, Acadia

I have visited Acadia National Park in Maine a number of times. One of my earliest paintings was of that area, and I have a number of future paintings in the "to paint" folder with reference images. The National Park Service also provides a database of royalty free photos that can be used for reference. This painting of Eagle Lake is based on one of those reference photos. I was drawn to sense of depth in this picture and the feeling of layers created by the forground, the rocks, the lake and trees behind and then the mountain in the background. Autumn being a favorite time of year adds color and interest to this scene. It brings back memories of fishing the wild lakes of Maine with my dad.