Animas Anabranch
15” x 10”
Watercolor
I found this lovely spot where a branch of the Animas River departs from the main channel in a location you might not expect—behind the museum in Farmington, New Mexico about an hour south of home. The trees had yet to show their leaves this early spring day, however the muted colors and grace of the bare cottonwoods caught my eye.
When I left home it was 34 degrees, so I had layered up to be ready for a cool and windy painting session along the Animas River.
But as usual, spring had a surprise up its sleeve, thumbing its nose at the weather report and warming up well beyond the day’s prediction, which foretold rain at noon. By the time my painting session came to a close, it was 78 degrees and I was overdressed!
Despite that, it was a gorgeous wind-free day. I drove into the rain on the way home.
