Jack's Oasis

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 The peace and tranquil beauty of still water always lures me in.  As I stand in this spot, I hear the smallest noises as I paint.  The rustling of a mouse in the tall grass behind me, a frog jumping into the water, and the buzzing of insects as they fly by, all the little sounds unnoticed in a busy world call out to me.  Painting while immersed in nature is truly meditative, each paint stroke marked with thankfulness.  Especially in chaotic times, painting is soothing to my soul.  This painting is now showing at Gallery Zeke in Steelville, Missouri and is number 2775 in 2775 days. 

Frog Pond

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 The evening before, I arrived a little too late at this pond to capture the last golden light of the day.  So, on this day I was sure to get to my spot earlier.  I sketched quickly to the song of frogs, hoping the light would last as long as I needed it to.  My camp stool sat precariously on top of the wet soil at water's edge, so I was careful to keep it from sinking.  With my watercolor half pans on the ground, I dipped in and out as I washed in the colors of the landscape with a water brush pen. A few mosquitoes were coming to visit, and I was glad to have my bug jacket on!  I love the peaceful quiet near this pond.  So glad I had time for one more painting here!  Painting number 2771 in 2771 days. 

Caboose in the Woods

With a quick scout around, I decided on this caboose for my first painting in Cherryville!  As I sketched, a couple of other artists rolled in, and I finished with a splash of watercolor.  It always feels great to land and get a quick paint done before venturing off!  Painting number 2338 in 2338 days.