Narrow River Plein Air Oil Painting

Garrison House Acres Trail, Narrow River, Rhode Island

Marsh Landscape Painting at Garrison House Acres Nature Preserve

Garrison House Acres Trail, Narrow River, Rhode Island

In search of fresh air and a beautiful view! I have wanted to paint the marshes of the Narrow River for a while, but struggled to find a nice location outside of my kayak.  A search of Narrow River hikes on AllTrails brought me here today to Garrison House Acres.

Garrison House Acres Trail, Narrow River, Rhode Island

After a short stroll through leaf covered woods trails and beautiful meadows, I found what I was looking for.  Along the edge of the marsh, the beach grasses and distant trees glowed with autumn color beneath the stormy sky.

Garrison House Acres Trail, Narrow River, Rhode Island
Garrison House Acres Trail, Narrow River, Rhode Island

I love the pattern of these water reflections!  

Garrison House Acres Trail, Narrow River, Rhode Island
Garrison House Acres Trail, Narrow River, Rhode Island
Garrison House Acres Trail, Narrow River, Rhode Island
Garrison House Acres Trail, Narrow River, Rhode Island
Garrison House Acres Trail, Narrow River, Rhode Island
Meadows at Garrison House Acres

Fluffy seed pods everywhere!  My indigo jeans were covered in this pretty fluffy stuff!  

Next steps will be in the studio... my chattering teeth and shaking hands ended this plein air session! Brrrr

Garrison House Acres Trail, Narrow River, Rhode Island
Garrison House Acres Trail, Narrow River, Rhode Island
Garrison House Acres Trail, Narrow River, RI

Supplies:

Fredrix Pro Linen Panel 8×10

Daniel Smith Water Soluble Oils: French Ultramarine, Cyan Blue, Titanium White, Cadium Yellow Medium

Cobra Water Soluble Oils: Pthalo green, Burnt Umber, Yellow Ochre

Duo Cobalt Turquoise

Gamblin Solvent Free Gel