For me, the quality of light is a delight! Morning light is warm with the energy of a new day, yet the cool air is heavy with mist. My "Glory of Morning" sparkles with the light of just such a morning — warm light filtered through myriad tiny water drops until the colors glisten.
This painting was executed directly from life with my easel planted precariously in the mud surrounding the ancient mill pond. As I sat observing the tranquil scene, I was amazed at how many people would visit the pond to throw bread and biscuits to the ducks and geese.