"Distant Shores"

I have painted this painting before, however it is a place I often long to be. "Away" from the noisy world of business and into a place of natural sounds, beauty, freedom and possibilities. Painting it again brought me back.

Goodbye to Winter

April 1st today, The weather is betwixt with rain and snow, winter and spring.  I'm sorry to see the snow leave, it's been a lovely winter with several trips to the North Country, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, dog sledding and some winter camping. 

Spring is just beginning to show itself with tiny shoots of green popping up next to patches of remaining gray and crusty snow.

It's  good time of year to paint, and to reflect on where I've been and where the spring and summer will take me.