Summer is almost here

Rebecca's Purple Feet, pastel, 9x12, 2006

There is something about climbing on rocks that I just love.  Climbing on rocks in water is even better.  With this picture, I was thinking about the process of looking for a foothold, a stable place to stand.  Sometimes you have to take a step at an awkward angle.  The intense blue and purple is there just because I liked it.

Trees!

Side Lake in Purple, pastel, 11x14, 2004 (or so)

Jill chose this one when she came to my show a few years ago. Thanks Jill! The purple and white combination is reminding me of Atwater today.  My hometown has been on my mind lately.  Trees have been on my mind too, because I recently tripped and crashed into one.  I keep replaying the incident in my mind, trying to figure out why I could not avoid it.  I guess it is best to just try to heal and move on.