Here in North America we have sweltered under a huge heat dome for days now – my thermometer has shown 40C (104F) daily, and with high humidity it feels as if I will dissolve into one large puddle. The Weekly Photo Challenge of Fresh is timely. I have no lake at my doorstep, no pool in the backyard, air conditioning only in the bedroom … there are so many fans blowing inside it’s a wonder the house doesn’t rotate upwards off its foundations. A stream to dabble my toes in at least would make me feel fresher …
And this is a watercolour and ink I did from this photo … 
Beyond the Brush 
You’re very talented. Well done
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Thank you, Sandra – I appreciate that.
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Both watercolor/ink and photo are gorgeous.
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Thank you, Marilyn – appreciated.
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I think I like the watercolor better than the photo! Lovely!
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So kind, Arnel, thank you.
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Love the stream and good luck with the heat. 104 does not sound fun!
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Thank you, TBM and no, it wasn’t – it has finally broken and now 30C 85 feels cool and refreshing. 🙂
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What an amazing picture you’ve painted here, Lynne. Wonderful! 😀
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Thank you, Dianne, I definitely appreciate the positive feedback. 🙂
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I wonder where you live in north America. 40 degrees is hot… though it’s easier if it’s dry. Hope it cools down soon.
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I’m in Ontario and we are not built for this heat! Today it is cooler, a mere 30, which at one time felt hot, but not now.
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Even looking at the water makes me feel cooler 🙂
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Yes. And today the weather finally seems to have broken somewhat – 30C actually feels cool! Maybe today I will get out in my garden 😉
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That’s a wonderful painting…..and very refreshing. What a wonderful talent you have 🙂
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Thank you, so kind.
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It does look like a nice spot to sit, dip your toes and ride out the heat wave. Love your painting.
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Thanks, Heidi – you been surviving OK in this oppressive heat we’ve had? I think I’m melting.
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I stick pretty close to the air conditioning these days, I hope it breaks soon. We weren’t built for this kind of weather.
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No, we were not.
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I love the colors and the raw physical beauty of your photos…great choices.
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Thank you, Charlie 🙂
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Wonderful selection for the fresh theme. Love the colors of the water!
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The water is so real looking, fluid and alive. 🙂
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Thank you, Gilly – this one is one of my favourites but I no longer have it – it’s hanging in my daughter’s home. 🙂
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Lucky girl 🙂
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And I forgot to say, the stream photo is from Tintagel 🙂
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Even better 🙂
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Lynne, this is amazing! You are so talented!
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Thank you, Naomi – I can’t believe I actually tried to paint a thicket but I admit I was pleased with the results on this one – that’s not always the case 😉
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Wow this really came out well… love the photo and water colour…
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Thanks, Bulldog – when I’m working on a painting and I find it has taken life and I no longer need to refer to my source photo then I feel good, and that happened with this one.
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wow, i love both the photo and the watercolor, great job! ^^
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Much appreciated kz – thank you.
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Love it Lynne! Great shot and watercolour! 😀 *hugs*
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Appreciated, Sonel, thank you.
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Lynne- Love your watercolor and ink combination. The detail is wonderful and I love the blues and browns together. You are talented!
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So kind, Jane. Part of the appeal for me in this piece is the colours as well. I appreciate your comment, thank you.
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I love your painting. Hope it cools off soon. It sometimes gets over 40 here in summer too (Australia). I find it hard function properly when it gets that hot.
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I haven’t been in my garden at all this year – first I was sick for several weeks, then it began to rain and rained and rained, and then it went to 40C …. my garden is looking rather sad but it’s been impossible to get out there for any length of time. I really do not like this kind of oppressive weather. I want our Canadian summers back. Thank you for your kind comment on my painting too, Suzanne, it’s appreciated.
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Both are beautiful. See, you don’t need the real thing, you can retreat into your art!
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🙂
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Looks Great.
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