Turning to the studio

The time has come when the weather is unpredictable and the temperatures are dropping. I am forced into my studio to draw from the scenes of the summer for paintings. I knew when I saw these little Tree Frogs that I would have to paint them so I took several photos in anticipation of the studio days. The lovely thing about painting these little creatures is that it takes me back to the location where I took the photos, where I also painted. I can relive that time before the weather turned cold and wet. If you get a chance to visit the "Talking Fields" in Mt. Vernon, WA, go and see the Wash. State University gardens that are established there. It is an amazing place.