Misty Mountains: a collection by geekella
Misty Mountains
A collection done en plein air and inspired by the southern Appalachian Mountains.Painting in nature is my passion, and it has long been my goal to create a series to showcase my love. The foothills of the Appalachian Mountains sparked my passion for the outdoors as a child, and I go back to bask in their misty embrace as often as I can.This trip was cold and rainy, but I came determined to capture a small piece of surrounding beauty.
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Along the Tuckasegee River
watercolor on cold press cotton
Fall colors and misty skies as we stopped in Dillsboro to see the river.
Logs on the Bartram Trail
watercolor and graphite on cold press cotton
A winding, leaf covered trail with fallen trees blocking the path didn’t stop us.
Tallulah Falls
watercolor on cold press
A brief study of the waterfall, from about 650 feet above the gorge.
Overlooking the Tallulah River
watercolor on cold press
A five minute color study overlooking the river gorge.
A mountainside view of Tallulah Gorge
watercolor on cold press cotton
Fall colors paint the mountainside above the river gorge.
A sea of color, Franklin, NC
gouache on hot press
The mountain views were an endless sea of changing colors.
Changing of the leaves, Franklin, NC
watercolor on cold press cotton
A first attempt using an easel and proper brushes in the wild.
Tallulah Falls color harmony
watercolor on hot press cotton
With no mixing tray on the trail, this was done without cleaning the brush between colors.
A session in the rain, Franklin, NC
watercolor and graphite on cold press cotton
Painting in the unsheltered rain - the result is a beautiful bleeding mess. Working paper that won’t dry is certainly an experience.
Changing of the leaves, Franklin, NC
gouache and ink on bamboo
The thick layers of multicolored trees inspired me to try gouache to capture the scene.
A bee at the brewery
watercolor on cold press
Currahee Brewing, overlooking the Little Tennessee River.
Winding Stair Gap, Appalachian Trail
graphite on fine grain
A stormy day on the Appalachian Trail and a quick sketch of the signpost marking the mountain gap.
Same scene, two ways, Appalachian Trail
gouache/ink, graphite on fine grain
Some quick sketches as I play with the same scene in different styles.
A view from Main Street, Franklin, NC
graphite on hot press cotton
Water soluble graphite capturing the surrounding mountains.
Little Tennessee River
watercolor on cold press
Along the Little Tennessee River Greenway.
About the Artist
Hi, I’m Dina, otherwise known as geekella. I’m a watercolor artist, gamer, and nature enthusiast based in Florida.I create original watercolor art inspired by the my travels and experiences. Watercolor and ink are my primary mediums, but I also explore digital art, playful doodles, linocut prints, and occasional oil painting. Whether it is a peaceful nature scene or a plant inspired by a video game, my goal is to blend creativity, comfort, and curiosity in every piece.
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© 2025 geekella. All artwork and images are the intellectual property of the artist and may not be used, copied, or reproduced in any way without permission.