Sunrise Over Marsh©Kathy Cousart

40 x 40 Oil on Linen
Available at Shain Gallery, Charlotte, NC at 704.334.7744

Amazing experience delivering four huge Marsh paintings for the upcoming Low Country Show at Shain Gallery in Charlotte. Shain is a gorgeous gallery with a wonderful vibe and chock full of beautiful art from so many talented artists. So fun to see Sybil Wornall and get to meet with Gaby Shain too!! I am honored to have been invited to participate in the Low Country Show that opens on May 9th.

I almost always paint from life and painting en plein air is so much fun! (That is the french term meaning out in the open air.) This painting was based on several studies I had painted plein air capturing that intense early morning burst of color that is so worth getting up early to see. I love the quiet of the morning and watching the day begin all fresh and new. Love to set up my plein air gear in the dark and just be ready to catch that moment when the sun is just where I have been waiting for it to get to! Favorite thing with this is the “rim” lighting that surrounds the clouds just looking for a spot to peek around all the light and shadow as the sun rises. Love the reflection of that sun across the marsh water and the anticipation of what the new day might bring. I know how lucky I am to have this opportunity and hope you will stop by Shain Gallery if in the Charlotte area. I look forward to going back for the May 9th opening night and hope to meet y’all there!