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Rocks in The Stream is a loose, wet, watercolor painting of a simple subject; stones in water. Lately I am drawn to natural, earthy subjects that, in their simplicity, have so much to offer, and which create a certain sense of peace……a small portion of a river, a single feather, broken shells, sunlight on a rock, things that, in our distraction, we never notice or don’t really see.

And thinking about rivers, and small pieces of rivers reminded me of an excerpt from a favorite piece of writing/storytelling I wanted to revisit, so I include that here.
It certainly speaks to me.

"There is a river flowing now very fast. It is so great and swift that there are those who will be afraid. They will try to hold on to the shore. They will feel they are torn apart and will suffer greatly.
"Know the river has its destination. The elders say we must let go of the shore, push off into the middle of the river, keep our eyes open, and our heads above water. An...

To me, making art is about the stopping of time, as are so many of the things I most love doing. I don't believe in time as we know it. When I become engaged in creating something, I no longer feel subject to time's constricting whims. That is why I am driven to create. I love the light touch and thrilling chemistry of watercolor painting, the bold strokes possible in pastel work, the patterns I can create with an ink drawing, and learning something new, always. Color thrills me. Texture delights. I hope with each work to retain the clarity of what I see, and bring that into view for others. I may not always achieve that, but the honest desire is present in each of my pieces. For those who enjoy facts; I am a signature member of...