The Big Muddy River is located in Southern Illinois, flows
southwest out of Rend Lake and joins the Mississippi River south of
Murphysboro, Illinois. This river has reach major flood stage so often over the
last four years I could only guess a number, closing roads and limiting access
to the local parks seems almost routine. With the snow melt off and rains this
season I expect this not to be the last flood. This sketch was done from the
hill side at the Murphysboro Riverside City Park, most of the lower roads were submerged.
When painting landscape studies I want them to be very
descriptive of a particular place. I also want them to be a expression of the
experience. These Pochade’s are small paintings and it’s easy to get fussy with
them. So I am interested in editing the scene down to the essential elements
that will make the strongest statement. So that I can hear the Muddy Waters.
High Water on the Big Muddy River, 5 x 7 inches, oil on
panel © Jim Serrett
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