I'm back from the Northwest. We had a wonderful time, both in Bellingham, and on the Skykomish River in the Cascade Mountains. The scenery, light, friends & weather , were all amazing. Lake swims, kayaking , oil painting at sunrise & sunset , hikes up the mountains and through the tall pine & fern filled woods, dips in the crystal clear cold river & then laying on the warm rocks and boulders to dry------this was a great vacation. Inspiration abounded.

Back in beautiful Missouri I'm preparing for upcoming events-----THIS WEEKEND----Sept 11th, 12th, & 13th I'll be at Gateway Gallery during the St Louis Art Fair----stop by for a visit and to see my new work!