People often ask me why I often get up rather early in the morning. I will concede that, many times, I’m up early because one of the cats has decided they’re bored and want me to entertain them. And, I will often grant that the last cup of tea I had before going to bed may also be responsible for my early rise.
That being said, my main reason for getting up early is the wonderful scenery. The still of morning and the morning light often gives lots of inspiration for painting… best appreciated with that first cup of tea.
Morning calm, Teslin Lake. Watercolour on paper, 11×14 inches.
Doug Rutherford 