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5×7″, Oils on canvas covered hardboard
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When I saw this scene, I wondered if the person who was fishing realized that he was standing right where Thomas Cole did his famous painting, Lake with Dead Trees. Whenever I’m here at North South Lake and the surrounding area, I can feel the spirit of the land that drew the Hudson River School painters to these locations. Both Cole and Cropsey painted here beside this lake, and I’m sure many others too. That’s Roundtop Mountain in the distance, although it’s often confused with nearby (and similarly-shaped) Kaaterskill High Peak.

I painted this one in my little 5×7 box — perfect for “stealth painting” in all kinds of situations! 🙂

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One Response to “Fishing at North South Lake”

Nice peaceful feel to this!!! The sunset below is just great.

I’m hoping the sun will keep me warm enough to paint outside of my car for a change today. Enjoy!

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