Early Morning

By David Pearce

This painting is about what it feels like to be on the river as the sun rises. All is still and bright, colors are phantom, shadows lie deep. I had been looking for the right setting for a backlit reference photo I had of a friend fishing. I remember this friend’s patience and zeal to find the right spot. I also recall he had a terrible cold that morning, and I was very impressed by his determination to get out on the river despite being so under the weather.