New Painting Started

I started a new painting yesterday...I was fascinated by the high-keyed contrasts and almost tropical colors of the water at Cave Point in Door County, Wisconsin last weekend. I foresee my approach in this ongoing series of works to gradually become more and more abstract as I begin to focus on water reflections, and bright colors. I initially thought that the noontime light would not serve me well...I was totally wrong! The light was stunning in its crispness and in the way it heightened the intensity of the colors. I am attracted to these high contrast situations for some reason. Perhaps it has to do with my upbringing in Cuba. Although the light is considerably different up north where I've lived most of my life, at times,as we approach the summer solstice, it resembles the light of my early childhood. I savor this light when it comes. I hope I can do it justice in my work.