Crystal Lake Morning Nov 4, 2019

Back in October I stayed in a little cottage on Crystal Lake in Barton for a few days. This view was out my door and a few steps down to the water.

When it comes to choosing a place to paint, there are a number of considerations.

First, the subject “knocks my socks off”. When that happens I get a little animated, like a kid who hears the ice cream truck coming.

A second more practical component is physical proximity. You have to be there.

This scene had both, so I painted it twice. You can see the horizontal format version below.

12X16
Oil on linen panel

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  • Ralph and Ann Zaionz says:

    Lovely picture that is special to us. We owned a camp on the same property , named Cup-O-Tea, just up above where you stayed. We owned it for about 10 years and had to give it up. You did a great job in capturing the beauty from the south end of the lake. We still live on Long Island, NY and need to come back for a visit.

  • Susan Roberts says:

    Peter, love this…like the angles, the lake is so mirror like, beautiful colors, love the birches, et

  • Eileen says:

    Beautiful

  • Beth Rossi says:

    Someone once said “Life is only a reflection of what we allow ourselves to see.” I so enjoy the world through your eyes.

  • Mary says:

    Remember “wading” in this lake on our way to Woodstock!

  • Cecelia says:

    This is a beautiful picture capturing the essence of the lake.

  • kao says:

    wow — both beautiful — each evokes such a different emotion —- love them!!!!

  • Lenor Filler says:

    oh this is perfection ,, wish I had chosen this one for my free print

  • Wendy Ketcham says:

    My happy place. Glad you met my sister! We are huge fans. This painting is stunning.

  • Susan Kick says:

    Love the horizontal one with the white birches and amazing view of this lovely lake. The colors you captured are so perfect! Thank you.

  • Karen Moorman says:

    I love the horizontal one too. They are both beautiful though

  • Elaine Vitalis says:

    Oh, Mr. Huntoon, I just love these two paintings. Especially, the 12 x 16. You really captured the beauty of Crystal Lake. On July 29, 1972, my husband and I got married. On our honeymoon trip we went to my home state of Vermont and went to Crystal Lake. What a beautiful lake and a beautiful painting.

  • Brian Blaine says:

    The vertical rendition showcases the fiery glow of autumn colors, while the horizontal composition seems to emphasize more a sense of peace, owing, I believe, to a larger percentage of the canvas being dominated with blues and grays. Really a matter of personal choice. Both are beautiful.

  • Denise Orr says:

    This is awesomely beautiful. My eyes opened in wonder. Thank you!

  • Denise says:

    I love your paintings !! You are amazing

  • Cheryl Jubb says:

    this is a lake that I have spent some time enjoying years ago, this scene brings back many fond memories it is a beauty

  • Carol says:

    This is so peaceful!! I love the birch trees!! Beautiful!!

  • Doris Michel says:

    Hallo Peter, two versions of one theme. Good idea. So we can see different aspects of the lake. Brian says it in his words: The colors of autumn or the peace of the lake. Well done.

  • robert speiser says:

    beauty..one of your best..color contrasts excellent!

  • MaryMcCulley says:

    When I was a youngster, I loved birch trees and wished I had one in my yard. I still live in my childhood home and still love birch trees as I do any tree! Thanks once again for creating memories for each of us in our own way! Cannot wait for your next rendering!

  • Peter Huntoon says:

    Thank you all very much, for your comments and support! Peter

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