Daylilies at Memorial Park

First Grist Mill

The Furnace Brook and Watershed flows through Marshfield, MA, eventually merging with the South River just west of Veteran's Memorial Park.   On this sunny, clear day the river was reflecting all the lush June greenery.  A historical marker indicated that this was the site of the first grist mill back in the 1650's.  (Subsequently more mills and an iron furnace were here as well.)    It's a nice local spot to visit located  at the intersection of Routes 3A and 139.   A remarkable team of veterans keep the park looking its best and obviously their commitment to country did not stop with their service years!






Daylilies at Memorial Park
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Daylilies at Memorial Park

For my painting I chose a vantage that faced northwest and looked up the river.  A stone wall and rustic shed framed either side of the scene.  What caught my eye more than anything else were the warm spots of light - the rim lit stones and the fresh, new daylilies lit up against the background darks.     In addition to being reminded of the sacrifices of our wonderful veterans I enjoyed the fruits of their labor at this lovely spot.

Once I got this one back in the studio I further refined the warm sunlight spots, especially on the shed, the rocks and the grass.