“Driftwood” original painting in pointillism by Gail Niebrugge, original sold.
Another scene painted from a raft trip on the Copper River near Dewey Creek. I wait for the perfect light to find subject matter, early morning or late evening is ideal. Twilight, sunset, dawn, or dusk will illuminate the ordinary to become extraordinary. In this case the silhouettes of the driftwood and dead trees when placed against the golden shimmery water became interesting. During the middle of the day the same scene held no interest; gray wood against gray sand with a background of gray/brown water. For days and days we floated, never seeing another human being other than ourselves. We saw plenty of wildlife and waterfowl, Bald Eagles were everywhere! One day we counted 12 black bear. Time spent in the wilderness quietly on the river is irreplaceable, and fills the soul.
More tomorrow,
Gail Niebrugge, Alaska wilderness artist
