The Spotting Scope alien This painting brings back memories

This painting brings back memories of sailing on the lake and eating drippy red

The paintings suggest the waves

I love their colorful blooms that last all summer long

I used plants from my garden to block the UV rays and create unique

watching them blend and dance

The Spotting Scope alien This painting brings back memoriesAcrylic, paper, and ink 18" x 24" on Ampersand Clayboard (1 4" deep). On a trip to Costa Rica, I did some nature hikes in an old growth forest with a local guide. He was terrific at spotting animals up in the trees. We would view them through a high power spotting scope (similar to binoculars but with only one lens). I loved viewing the world through the microcosm of a small circle. It made me focus on a tiny aspect of the greater jungle around us,