Hello Reader,

One of the greatest joys of summer is spending time at our cabin on a lake in Northeast Washington. Every morning and evening, the light changes, the mist drifts across the water, and familiar scenes become something entirely new.

I've spent many quiet hours capturing those moments in watercolor, and today I'd love to share a few of them with you.

As a subscriber, you're getting an exclusive first look at a selection of original lake paintings before I announce my Summer Studio Sale publicly.

The Deep End, 24x36", poured watercolor on panel

There is a place on every lake where the shoreline quietly gives way to deeper water. The light changes. Reflections become richer. Colors shift from warm gold to cool turquoise, and the surface begins to hold mysteries you can't quite see beneath.

This painting was inspired by one of those evenings when the last rays of sunlight set the shoreline ablaze while the deeper water absorbed every color around it. The contrast between brilliant light and quiet depth stopped me in my tracks.

It reminded me that some of life's most beautiful moments happen when we're willing to venture beyond the familiar—to leave the shallows behind and discover what waits in deeper water.

For me, The Deep End isn't just about a place on a lake. It's about that invitation to pause, to reflect, and to find beauty where the water—and life—runs a little deeper.

Lake Life, 8x10", watercolor mounted on panel

This painting, painted en plein air on location, captures the fresh light breaking through the evergreens after a cool morning. Mist lingers over the water while the shoreline begins to glow. It's one of those fleeting moments that seems to disappear almost as quickly as it arrives.

Twilight Watch, 5x7", watercolor mounted on panel

One of my favorite visitors to the lake is the great blue heron. This peaceful monochromatic study celebrates the quiet solitude of those early mornings when the lake is still and every sound seems amplified.

These are just three of the original paintings available during my Summer Studio Sale.

And this is just the beginning. . .

These are only a few of the original lake paintings available in my Summer Studio Sale. You'll find intimate studies, peaceful landscape, and favorite views from the area around the lake - all available at special collector pricing for a limited time.

Because you're receiving this email before the public announcement, you have the first opportunity to choose your favorites.

A Few Things to Know

🎨 These original lake paintings are available at special Summer Studio Sale pricing.

🚚 Free shipping is included anywhere in the United States.

🌲 Once an original is sold, it's gone. Any paintings that remain after the sale will return to their regular prices, and I may never offer them at these prices again.

View the complete private collection here:

Thank you for allowing me to share these special places with you. Whether you've visited Northeast Washington or simply enjoy escaping into these landscapes, I hope these paintings bring a little of the peace and beauty of summer into your home.

Warmly,

Leslie Lambert

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