"Men seek out retreats for themselves in the country, by the seaside, on the mountains...But all this is unphilosophical to the last degree... when thou canst at a moment's notice retire into thyself. (Marcus Aurelius) Below is my latest original ACEO watercolor painting for your pleasure

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The light is changing as the days grow shorter. Warm summer weather is still with us, but I feel the night air slipping into fall. Where did summer go? The same question I ask myself every year at this time. It makes my heartache that I didn't slow down, just a little bit more, to savor every moment of every day. So much has happened in my small little art world, since my last posting in May, while it was still spring. Here are the highlights: Spring Open Studios Tour took place on the first weekend in June. Met many new people and had a successful sale. First City Faire was on the second weekend of July and sold a painting to a local TV celebrity. Thank you Kathy for that. Ten paintings decorated the walls of Le Petit Bakery in Oregon City from June through September 1st. EOT Museum Shop in Oregon City displayed paintings and prints (sold very well, thank you all) from June through September. Currently 11 of my new works are on display at the Entry Gallery Red Soils Public Building in Oregon City, now through the middle of November. Check them out if you live in the area. As you see, I spent my summer out in the world and away from Information Highwayland. Although its hard to beat the real world, have to admit I have missed all my friends on the net. It's good to be back. Some of my latest new works. All My Best