Montana Artworking by Cindy Betka

As the summer starts to heat up, I keep cool by painting water. It sets my mind in a refreshing place painting this rushing mountain stream. There is much work to do, but I thought I would show the progress so far; 2 stages on the easel. Oil Triptych in Progress - 2 stages on the easel  

 Just off my easel; 16" X 20" oil, 'Geyser Aqua' The distinct color of the pools is due to bacteria and algae which inhabit the water. Different temperatures of water both cause and also permit differences in plant communities and intensities of color. Good read, a link to Yellowstone web site on geysers;  http://www.yellowstonenationalpark.com/geysers.htm

These are a few photos taken this past week to share. Oregon Grape Young Elk with starts of velvety antlers Glacier Lily New Aspen groove