It’s a drive long enough to get into character, to think of the outdoor possibilities, and stay open to seeing things in a new way. Painting in Cades Cove is always a breath of fresh air, never knowing what the day will hold.
Zeroing in on the first bit of fall color reflected in the stream on Sparks Lane, I gobbled up the beauty and quiet. The mid-September greens of the landscape grow a little warmer before fully turning to the autumn palette.
Considering going in for a closer look, a rustle in the woods stopped me … fast! Although I’d never seen one, there was no mistaking a wild boar, black and tusked. We’ve seen the damage they can cause and heard stories of ferocities. Armed with only my small palette knife, I was glad he headed back under cover. That would have been newsworthy, but just another day painting in the Cove.
Photographer Chris and painter Robin Rohwer share a painting or photograph each week that has captured their interest, hoping it will also capture yours. They have a small studio and gallery in the Phoenix Building at 418 South Gay Street, where you can stop and see their work. Their website is www.ChristopherRobinArts.com. All works are copyright-protected.
