This work is my second attempt at capturing a women’s crew team — this time much more abstract and ethereal. The combination of l’Ecu pastels on canvas allowed me to create more of an atmosphere around the rowers. Their watery realm is a world unto itself, the rowers enveloped by the lake and the energy of their teammates. I’m attempting here to convey their concentration to focus themselves — focus within, to gather their strength; focus among, to connect to each other through the water.
I’ll deliver this finished commission to Seattle at the end of the week.
