Sharon at Lake Wawassee

Description

Sharon at Lake Wawasee
11” x 14” oil on canvas
Original painting, signed Pamela Watson

Painted alla prima on location in Syracuse, Indiana, Sharon at Lake Wawasee is a deeply personal and graceful portrait. Created during a painting event sponsored by the Indiana Plein Air Painters Association, the artist’s daughter served as the model—bringing a quiet familiarity and warmth to the piece.

Sharon is seated in a white wicker chair, wearing a white dress adorned with floral embroidery across the bodice. Her long hair falls freely, and her relaxed pose captures the ease and intimacy of a summer day by the lake. The loose, expressive brushwork and soft natural light enhance the feeling of immediacy and presence.

A beautiful fusion of plein air spontaneity and timeless portraiture, this painting is perfect for collectors who appreciate figure studies, mother-daughter connections, and scenes that radiate peace and personal meaning.