Matia Island Evening

6x6
acrylic on gessobord

Matia Island is a beautiful place north of Orcas Island (in the San Juan Islands).  It has a couple of coves that boats can anchor in as well as a dock in one of the coves.  I think my favorite thing about this place is the little islands that are hanging around the coves as well as it being a park with great hiking.  We haven't been there in numerous years due to the fact that dogs aren't allowed on the island (and what fun is that?!).  

My initial plan for this painting was more of a daylight scene, but as I got going with it I decided to use warmer colors for the sky and reflected water.  It was the sky and water that attracted me to this.  I hope you enjoy it!