We lived close to Acadia National Park for 15 years and I often took walks on the many trails. When we first moved there I painted almost all the beautiful bridges in the park. It took a bit of exploring but that suited me just fine.

One trail, a little off the beaten path, was at Lower Hadlock Pond. It's not too long but is quite scenic. This painting was early in the fall as the colors were just starting to turn, but a gorgeous fall day.

Lower Hadlock Pond Path, 16 x 20 oil

Another fall painting this year was a still life I set up using one of my copper pots (I have a number of copper pieces from when my husband and I did rendezvous camping--pre 1840).

Fall Flowers in Copper, 11 x 14 oil

I bought a bunch of daisies in fall colors, lots of orange and yellows. I haven't painted copper before so this was a lot of fun to play with something new. 

I hope these two paintings brighten up your day!