Nature's Gallery

This was taken on Sunday at Turnagain Arm. It's our favorite hiking spot this time of year. The sun and wind remove most the snow which makes for pretty easy hiking early in the season. Being a snow/winter lover I really don't look forward to spring. However, the warmer weather and longer daylight is very energy infusing. I have many sketches ready for canvas. Hikes on a beautiful day can do that to you.

This is the ice formed on the mud flats on the Arm during low tide. We are high above the flats looking down from a rock cropping. It reminds me of the crust on brownies out of the oven. I love the peace and quiet of winter and I hate to see it go. But watching the earth wake up is amazing.

Mmmmm how could I recreate these trees on canvas and keep the gnarled but beautiful quality? The wind bends and distorts these trees. They stand like sentries so bold and strong. The harsh silhouette against the soft pastel setting sun is a great juxtaposition.

I love cotton wood tree bark. I brought a piece of bark home off a fallen tree. I thought a relief of it would make a great background. Just a walk in the woods but so many amazing things to see. I have walked this trail dozens of times and I always come back with a full camera. Here is to nature's gallery!