The Boathouse on the Potomac

The Potomac Boat Club in Georgetown
Original oil painting by Jane McElvany Coonce
16x20

Here's the latest painting I've been working on this week.  It's a scene of the Potomac Boat Club that sits on the edge of the Potomac River.  In the background is Georgetown University's towers. 

I have to give thanks to Allen Pierce who invited me to go out in the early morning with his crew team.  I had to be down in Georgetown  at 5 am. I sat in the motorized boat and snapped photos as we motored along.  I've done quite a few paintings from this early morning adventure.  It is so quiet on the river at 5 am.  There are very few cars out, and the river is very peaceful.  I can see how people get addicted to rowing.  It's a very special time.