I am back! After a restful trip to Florida, I am ready to begin painting again. I often paint water because of its calming affect on me. I like the sound of the water. It is time to continue to get ready for our thirtieth open house. I prepare for this all winter. After we have this show it will be time to hit the road for the outdoor art festivals. I hope I will see quite a few of you out there. Summer is just around the corner. But I still paint those winter scenes. The contrast of the empty shapes next to the trees gives my work more visual impact. I hope that you will find this painting restful.