AUTUMN REFLECTIONS Oil 22" X 28"

November 6, 2009 -- AUTUMN REFLECTIONS. The river has become a reflection of golds, oranges and reds. The season has changed. Leaves are falling. They begin their journey on the river beside me, little boats gliding along with the current to unknown destinations. I'm enjoying their company. Beginnings and endings. The line between them is oftentimes hard to see.

BREAK IN THE CLOUDS Oil 28" X 22"

October 28, 2009 -- BREAK IN THE CLOUDS. The lake reflects the sun's bright light as it breaks through, turning it into a river of white. Rain has now washed away all memory (almost) of the long hot summer. Wildflowers are blooming. A mother raccoon leads her three babies on an early morning walk along the shore. At least nine great white egrets are sunning on the limbs on the lake's edge. Joy abounds.